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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18
THE SECRETS OF. LIFE

A story coming from Philadelphia over the wires
of the Associated Press is Of more than usual in
terest though perhaps passed by UNDECIDED in the
mass of other incidents given space in the news
columns of the daily press. A Philadelphia dcctor
said to have been The first American pupil of the
famous Dr.. Pasleur, exhibited vial containing
a small quantity of veal broth, this vial having
been presented to the Philadelp hia doctor by ihe
great French surgeon. The veal broth is seventy
four years old But it IS not the age of the broth
that is of vital import; the fact that the liquid has
been kept uncontaminated fer three fourths'of
century is the big thing. 1t was Pasteur's theory
that it is mcro-organic life that is responsible for
decay and death to all forms of life-the germ
theory which the whole sructu\ of modern
medicine and surgery is based. After imprison-
ment for seventy-hve years in the Theoretically
sealed tube the veal broth is today as clear as
1t was the day ii placed in the vial Herein
is proof that there can be no decomposition without
germ growth and no germ growth without con-
tammatlon. his bears out The theory of DIR.
Paseur that the destruction of all forms of life
is due to this basic principle and it was Dr. Pas
teur who was first to make the assertion that the
killing of germs would stop the processes of disin-
tegration and decay ard further, that germs do
not arise in sustance of their own accord but
must come from some outward source Interpreted
literally the theory is that life, plant, animal and
human, could be preserved indefinitely if it were
possible to prevent the ravages Of micro-organic
life which breaks down the tissues and makes way
for the Introduction of all the diseases that afict
the animal and the vegetable wcrld. 1t will be
left to future generations of scientists to determine
how to successfully combat the forces of the en-
envy. In our day and time il would be unproft-
ably to spend our days. our months our years, our
esa'n'iss, enclosed p : hsrmeticsIIy sealed glass
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18
LAKELAND A CONVENTION CITY

The month of May will bring to Lakeland at
least four important State conventions. Commenc-
ing with the gathering Of The Florida Horticultural
Society," those Of the Florida State Florists Asso-
citation, the Florida Association Of Christian En-
dcavor Societies and the South Florida Press As
ISOLATION will follow in order. Had it not been for
so many other conventions during the month of
May, the state meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association would have been held in
Lakeland. The convention of the Florida State
Horticultural Society will bring to Lakeland sew
era Of the leading horhcuturists of the South
1t is not necessary to enlarge upon the important
accomplishments of this organization which has
truly done a great work for Florida, with much
yet to be achieved In connection with the COM
ing meeting of the Florida State Florists Associa-
tion it is interesting to note that the Lakeland
vention will be the first annual event of its kind
for this society of florists. While only one day is
to be devoted to the consideration Of matters of
particular interest to the florists. there has been
mapped cut program not only of direct interest
to the florists themselves but to the people of Flor
ida who are to be further served by men and wom-
en- whose province it is to add to the beauty of
towns and cities by the cultivation and sale on
a still larger scale than heretofore, of plants.
shrubs and flowers calculated to make of this state
a real beauty spot Christian Endeavcrers will be
here il mid-May in great numbers and Lakeland
has set out to make their convention one long 10
be remembered AS for the South Florida Press
Association the best note Of praise to be sounded
is in the direction Of calling attention to the Wis
dem Of the members in making Lakeland the per-
manent meeting place of the organization There
is considerable value in net Icing bothered or wor-
ried with the question, Where do we meet next?"
Anyway, Lakeland is exceptionally well situated
fer conventions Ct all kinds Some day we will have
an adequate civic auditorium for this purpose
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18

to pass in the newer age. So in the meantime we
must travel much the same road as our fore
fathers doing the daily task and trying as best
we may to make the world better and brighter for
our brief stay And it must not be understood
that there is any inclination to make light of the
triumphs of the medical fraternity. Humanity is
indebted to Dr.. Pasteur and men of his type
to an extent that few realize. Every day men of
science are giving their time. their means and often
their life, for the advancement of science to the
end that the pathway of life may be made easier
and more comfortable for the children of men,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18

am tired OF South Sea beaches of the velvet
tropic night | am tired of dusky peaches who
can't either read or write. | am weary of the
b!ighters featured in the South Sea tales, and |
think lot OF writer's should be in as many jails.
For they always rise and follow every man who
leaves track, trail him to the hole or hollow
where he's built his little shack; and they watch
his every motion, doing all they see him do, and
along the southern ocean they have swarmed
year or two. Some one wrote of island dwellers
in fine and charming style, and these initiative
fellers-each must have his coral ise Oh I'm
tired of all the stenches that infest the southern
seas and I'm sick of greasy wenches sitting I'm.
der banyan trees, and I'm sick of shipwrecked
seaiaen, and Of blue and silver bays, and of that
old deathle5s demon who is known as Bully
Hayes. am sick of parrots screaming In a troplc
neighbcrhood, and OF basking loafers dreaming
when they should be saving wood And the
authors WHO so trailing er6ffNtare leader
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18

and languid and my kidneys didn't act
right. l began taking Foley Kidney
Pills and they soon put my kidneys
in a sound healthy condition" Foley
Kidney Pills help the kidneys rid the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18
THIS MAN WAS HELPED

John Grab, $3.50 Jackson Ave-, New
Orleans, La, writes: "My kidneys
were weak and had a soreness and
dull pain across my back. felt dull
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18
Racine, Wis, April II, 1922
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
After carefully looking into the project of the South
land Citrus Products Company Of Lakeland, Polk Coun-
ty Florida, came the conclusion that investment
in this enterprise is safe one
First: 1t opens market to make use Of an enormous
waste Of citrus fruit
Second: 1t makes it possible to manufacture pure
food products of this waste for which there
is ready market.
There is at the present time great market for
good pure soft drink and the Southland Citrus Products
Company has now perfected drink which s doubt,
of the best pure soft drinks the market, not only
being delicious and thirst quencing drink but also
health drink. This item alone, if carefully managed
marketed and advertised has national field, well
good prospects for market for export.
For the other products, such the citrus fruit
candy marmalade and filler for candy, ice and
pastry, there is great market also.
After considering these valuable food products OF
the Southland Citrus Products Company and the high
standing of the connected with this enterprise
peciay Mr. H. L. Collins the manager, who has forhve
years sacrificed great deal to his products perfected
in having them clarified and pleasing the TASTE could
not see any risk in making investment with this
pany although fifteen hundred miles from my home
town. 4&slkSsaaas ag.S shGsa&aagA
am surprised the apathy on the part of the citrus
fruit growers of Polk County and surrounding territory
in subscribing literally for this enterprise. In the
first place. they will have market for their waste citrus
fruit and secondly they will also have the benefit of
participating the profits of this awful waste which
be manufactured into valuable pure food products.
Il have bought twenty-five shares for which have
made full payment, and obligated myself for twenty-five
additional shares which payment will be made in
few days. and also ask for option fifty shares
Il do only want to participate the profits OF this
enterprise, but offer myself to help any way possible
to put the Southland Citrus Products Company the
map believe it has wonderful future with the right
management.
Yours very truly,
wv, F. F4ILKER"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18

system of acids and waste that cause
lameness, backache, sore muscles,
swollen joints and rheumatic pains.
Tonic in effect, qdick in action.
For sale by Henley's Drug Store.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-04-18
Here is Another Reason

Why stock in the SOUTHLAND CITRUS PRODUCTS
co. is good investment. Mr.. Hikers letter tells the
tory-no need for further comment unless be this:
that the folks the outside quick to the value of
project that home folks have been slow encourage
and support. But it is late-a telephone call to
the plant No. 48O, will bring MIR. Rawins or MIR. Boring
to your home place Of work business. Here's note
of encouragement: LAKELAND PEOPLE DURING
THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE SUBSCRIBED FOR
MORE STOCK THAN IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF
THE SOUTHLAND COMPANY.
Read MIR. Hilker's letter and then act:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18
"Bachelor" Writes From New York

Madame Cyrthia-By way of variety
the writer deriGed TO address you thusly.
| cannot resist the temptation to reply
TO "A Pennsylvania Girl" AS ] am a
constant reader Of YOUR column, I trust
you will indulge me as you did last
summer by publishing my note when
replying to "Somebody's Stenog," who
was so worried hecause of the desire
of seltne-haired. jazz-craZed, dance.
hall Johnnies" TO kiss girl when they
had seen her TO her home.
"A Pennsylvania Girl" That title
means more than words. From her
letter replying to tie empty nut who
signed himself Sir Galahad I would
tell the round-cyed world that Miss
A. =. q. Is a real girl, a live wire.
but why wish anything like that shell
on the theatrical profession, which, az
is we'll known. Is tho most liberal and
fair.mnded OF any profession in the
world? We all know there are nu-
merous undesirables who are making
their living in the world of make-be
lieve. but they, too. have to live. There
is place known rs Kings Park, l.. T.,
where there are kept for their own
good such people as the person who
not knowing. l will be perfectly willing
TO- gamble a weeks salary. who Sir
Galahad was or what his attributes
we're signed himself by name How
ever, II tire Eve wire, Miss A =. O.,
will in future wish such people any.
where other than in the theatrical pro-
fess!on we will forgive her and be the
best Of friends. a BACHELOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18
Let's the Girls Decide About His
Looks

Dear Cynthia--I am young fellow
nineteen years old. I am about six foot
tall, and as for my looks. that is for
the girls to decide. as | do not Halter
myself In any way. always let the girls
have their say as TO my looks and
personality.
But that Is not my reason for writing
to YOU. What I want to know is this. I
am going with a sweet little girl whom
met where I work as l work night
work all the time, l can only see her and
take her out on Sunday. Lately ] have
heard that she goes out with any fellow
she meets. But she tells me I am the
only one she keeps steady company with.
Should I keep on going with this girl
as love her very much? Should I listen
to what other people tell me? Should
ask her to stop going out with other
fellows? Should I question her about
gong out with other fellows, as we are
not enga ged" BROWN EYES.
II you are not engaged. you have no
right To- monopClze this girls time or
decide TO-. her whom she goes out with.
No, do not believe what people tell you,
there is always somebody ready TO
make trouble by idle gossip. II you think
she is not telling you the truth question
her, but remember that she Is not
accountable TO you in any way for her
actions. Tel her you care for her, and
ask her TO become engaged II you really
want to marry her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18

"MoTHER, I wish I could have .
Av4 nice wide sash like Nellie's," said
Dorothy. milne are so narrow and
funny and hers are wonderful.
Couldn't I7''
mo, DEAR" replied mother, busily
ns nd pstnF and %ds Ssss anS
"Ah, mother!" coaxed Dorothy. II
love nice wide ones. These are so
stringy-couldn't II"
mo, dear" said mother again. just
az calmly. hNellie's are wide because
she's the only one. If you put. yours
and sisters together they'd be just ns
wide as hers, but you have to split
them because there are two OF you. do
you see?'
Dorothy saw and somehow It made
the narrow sash just little easier to
bear.
It always is that way.
You can say, "Of course this sash is
very narrow and all that. and yours is
nice and wide. but then my sister has
to have one, too; so mine Is narrow.
that's the reason. II you had q sister
you'd have narrow sash, too
By the time you get through the
other person Is pretty sorry she has a
wide sash instead of a sister.
TSAY "person" instead Of "child'
l. for the simple reason that We MI
carry this kind Of self consolation on
into the time when we cease to be
called "child." and admit even to our
selves that "person' is more appro'
PIRATE.
Some one else. for instance. arrives
at church Of fine Sunday morning
with a previously unannounced new
hat on.
You feel stunned.
She didn't tell YOU anything about
that! The idea Where did she get It.
and when? And isn't it becoming?
Your own Every nice looking" best
hat which Is beginning to get accus.
toned to you and therefore rather will
full about choosing Its own angle instead
Of yours, loses it's last remaining charm
and becomes just a hat beside the radi-
ance of this gorgeous stranger:
And then you search about for some
thing TO console yourself with.
Well, anyhow. you find at last, she
doesn't have the club dues that you
have to pay, and so. of course. she can
afford to buy new hat.
That being settled entirely to your
advantage you settle back In serene
content to listen to the rest of the ser.
mon with an open mind.
A Nd there arc bigger problems that
n can be helped with this reasoning,
too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18

z oten II not exactly a vice"
He nodded. half asleep.
s'Guess that's so," he mumbled.
Mabel Brown is getting to be great
deal like that"
s'Mabel Brown"
"Oh, you know. dcar--Will Brown =
h Wife. She called this afternoon. She's
4 gpnS mad about putting something away
/ 1or : rainy day"
81 You mean saving money!
"Of course"
sWeh, I thought ycH were an en-.
4 thusiast OIL that sort of thing. lou-"
3 Certainly I'm an enthusiast. Do
ever fail to make the deposit in the bank
every week? But saving is a virtue up
20 certain point and after that--well.
Il makes one slave TO money. Money
IL supposed to be the servant. ] think,
don't you?"
f Paul chuckled.
You're getting to be mighty wise.
honey. But l don't believe you need
worry about our getting over supplied
With cash. Not with the car sitting up
on Its hind legs and begging for more"
Mabel confcsses she never buys a
new dress any more. She saves the
money and goes without. And as for
hats! She sat right in this chair and
told me she didn't even get new hat
for this last Easter
That's almost sacrilegious." agreed
Paul.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18
Through a
Wonan's Eyes
By JEAN NEWTON
Little Mothers Rag Doll

In the children's ward of large hos
pital in New iolE. where toys are
counted upon 10 aid in making sick
children well. there was held recently Il
toy popularity contest to determine
which toy held the greatest appeal.
With the little girl. of course. moth
ing was expected to stand chance
against the doll. which frequently must
go TO bed with her To help put her
20 sleep. But what specific kind Of doll
stands first in her affections, the test
had to disclose.
There was the big doll that stood
almost as high as her prospective
mother. and the tiny doll in long
baby clothes: there was the beautiful
doll with red hair that did not come
off even when you pulled it.
There was the wonder talking doll
that could say Yes" and "No" and
Mamma. and could open and close
her big blue eyes. And the walking
doll that needed only to be wound up
to go right along with you!
All the character dolls were there in
gorgeous raiment. Little Boy Blue,
and Red Riding Hood in blue silk
dress and red silk hood and cape that
Went all the way down to her toes.
The whole dole world. and out Of it
in indisputablc first place emcrged-thc
old rag doll. The raggier the better
She went first into the arms Of the
little mothers. was held most tenderly
and loved most fierccly-the old rag
doll.
The babies (for that is all they areb
admired the beautiful doll. the dressed
up doll: they pettcd the bnby doll
But the old rag doll that had noth;ng
but them, the poor pitiful little beggar
that was all needs, they loved.
We have heard it remarked. somc-
times almost deplorcd. that mothers arc
most intensely attached to the least
gifted of their children. that they
love most Of all the "black sheep"
And while this is true. who can deny
that Goods in his Heaven, all's right
with the world''--,a world where our
mothers love US for our needs instead
of our attractivcneSs. and even the
potential mother hugs tightest to her
baby bosom the old rag doll.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18
Read Your Character
Selling the "SchOOlboy Writer"
By Digby Phillips

This term, "schoolboy writer" is
used in the figurative, not the literal
sense. BY 1t you mean the sort of
person whose handwriting Is rather
conventional.
It's not the copper plate hand Of the
school copy book. 1t lacks the beau
tiful curves of the latter, and it also
lacks fourishcs and curlicucs. 1t might
be best described as an inartistic hand,
based upon the copper. plate style.
Suppose you have had letter in
such a hand from man to whom 1t is
your desire to sell something. and you
want 70 figure out. in preliminary way
at least. just what sort of fellow he
*, that you will know just how
to approach him, how to make the best
sales appeal to him. IL he secretive
l. he "canny"? Is he broad minded or
narrow minded? Had you best tell him
everything? Should you be frank and
direct or diplomatic and circuitous in
bringing up your subject?
Here is your answer. He is not Sc
cretive. He hates deceit. He is honest
and straightforward. He is. above all,
conscientious, and moro likely than not
he IS broad minded He may not be
brilliant, but he Is very direct and
sincere. You'll make a mistake if YOU
use indirect methods with him. lie
Is one Of those plain. reasonable, we'll
balanced individuals. with whom YOU
had better 60 straight to the point In
the most natural way YOU know how.
TomOrrow-Selling the Broad Roman
Nose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18
Journalism

To the Editor Of Womun's Page:
Dear Madam have fer some time
been considering the study Of literature,
ana SO am coming to you to ask where
about how long It takes and whether It
would be very expensive. | wish to
start IN the next school year. and so
thought | would ask your help. in telling
nrder mat l may write them for detailed
Would position with some news
paper, or or publishing company give me
been told 1t would be Of the greatest
heIp to secure such a position.
what can do to improve my breath
ing p3wer? ! seem very, short-winded.
than one flight of stairs. it makes me
pant and gasp horribly. ] own | am
plump, which may account for It, but I
am not heavy on my feet. In fact, have
been complimented by dancing partners
on being lighter than slim persons
How does one acquire tact, and how
put 1t in practice?
When introduced is it correct to offer
my hand? Sometimes the party intro
duccd to me half hesitates between Of
fering it TO me and Withholding. Should
/ then offer mine. If notice this hesi-
fancy?
Need I rise when introduced to a
gentleman? lWANNAKNOW.
You can get a course Of the kind YOU
want at the University of PENNSYLVANIA.
The length of time varies, according to
Just what you wish to specialize in, and
naturally the tuition varies, too. You
could consult the dean about this. and
ne would advise you about your indi-
vidual case.
OF course. with the ability back of
the desire, you would get extremely
practical experience by taking a posi-
ton such as YOU suggest. 1t could net
help but teach you about writing be-
cause that Is what you would be doing.
=. Exercise will improve the lung capac-
Tbsras 4fen,Es ,shny deePiy too are both splendid
move quickly, and you'll get so inter-
ested in the game you'll forget you're
cut of breath. The fact Is, you will
have to forget this. or you'll lose the
game. Singing is excellent for increas-
ing your, breathing power. You learn
without realizing It.
| should say the best way of acquir.
ing tact would be to try always to con
slider others. Put yourself in the ether
persons place. when you are talking
to him, and do your best to make things
congenial for. him, Tact is essentially
a sympathetic interest, and, If you
to have IT, you cannot fail to be tactful.
A girl does not as rule shake hands,
when introduced. When an cider person
offers her hand to her it is a little sign
of graciousness. though. And, OF
course, whenever any one Is about to
with your own hand. You need not rise
when introduced to a man. unless as a
mark CT respect to some one older than
you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-18


well fixed. DEAR" she countered. "Thcy
will have the money. Of course. but
don't you think that after twenty five
years of stinting they will have fallen
into the groove-a habitual miserliness
that will have taken away all the
happiness that money is supposed to
bringy"
They'll be safe from want" said
Paul thoughtfully.
but. what's safety without enjoy
mcnt of lifc?' Virginia regarded her
husband through narrowed eyes. "A
man in prison is safe enough-he knows
he's going to have his meals and place
to sleep, but that's hardly enjoying
life
But safety"
And by the time they're fifty, dear,
Mabel and her husband will have moth
ing to look back upon hut lifetime Of
saving and scrimping and going with
out and I'm afraid they'll not care
much for each other by that time
BY Jove. / believe you re right, Vir-
ginia.'
But. Of course, Paul" she hastily
intcrposcd I'VE must never fail once
TO make the regular weekly deposit, you
know
The almost perfect husband laughed
cheertully and pinchcd her cheek as he
agreed.
TomorrOW-ThoSe Provocafive Easbions