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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

They must be having a huluva time
in Hardee, Highlands and Glades
counties, for last week the Arcadia
Enterprise said after the division of
DeSoto the spirit of dissention that
held sway in the county seat of that
county left Arcadia and took up its
abode in the new counties-referring
to Hardee, Highlands, Glades and
Charlotte. If division was the cause
of driving most of the (political
cussedness and cusses out of Arcadia
into the new counties that town ought
to feel tremendously relieved and be
thankful for division if for no other
reason. We congratulate Arcadia
and extend condolences to, Hardee
Highlands and Glades, presumins
that these counties are where all tn,
hell-raising is going on now, sine
there is perfect political peace-as i
proper on Peace river-in Chariot
county.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

largely on absence of advertising copy
of merchants in their respective lines.
A very significant statement was
made by one woman who said that
she did not care how many millinery
stores there might be in a certain
city, the absence of any advertising
of those goods in a local paper be
ing proof that by judisious use OF
space she could draw
trade not only from the residents but
from the surrounding territory, and
the non-advertising stores would not
offer much competition.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

1t is amazing how readily the
American people embrace fad and
run it to the ground. Tack a new
name to an archaic theory or an
abandoned product, give it touch of
efficient publicity and it sweeps the
country from end to end. The dan
ger of this national weakness is
brought to the front when the fad
takes the form of self medication.
Recently we have had the yeast fad
diligently promoted by the yeast
manufacturers as the greatest health
promoter of the ages. Then on the
heels of the yeast eating wave came
dozen or more always
be- beautiful derivatives, the unusual
word "vitamine" capturing the public
fancy, conquering common sense by
linking itself with the weakness of
unthinking men and the vanity of I'M
thinking women. Fortunately old
dame nature affords us protection
Ieven against ourselves to some eX-
tent Had the process of fermenta-
ton been completed in the human
body in the case of all the yeast
eaten by the women of America in
the last six months we suppose the
flying machine industry would have
received a setback Probably our
worldly angels would be floating for
exercise instead of walking for
health. Old Dame Nature however |
wouldn't have it so. AS for the re-
ew-your-youth-a nd-keep-bright eyes
ills and compounds the less said |,
he better. When the public gets
way from normal foods and seeks
eauty, health and vigor from sub I
ances the chemical action of which s
knows nothing, the only safe way
to take the medication under the
rection of a family doctor. He
ay be hidebound sort of person =
ID in the red tape Of fossilized q
de of ethics, but he can be de- d
nded on to protect his people from II
e possibility of self injury. The Il
man body stands a great deal of Il
use of course, but it is a delicate 5
7ce of machinery after all, and as
is the only one we have it is well
watch it carefully.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

Peddlers and agents for every
thing from knitting needles up are
working" Punta Gorda every day of
the week now. None of these people
pay license, but they come in COM
petition with local dealers and take
away from them considerable
amount of trade This is not the
worst of it, however, for the truck
peddled and sold by these people is
usually of inferior quality and is sold
at relatively high price-and those
who buy the goods almost invariably
get "stung." A few days ago an |
agent for typewriter ribbons and car
bon paper worked" the town and
sold ribbons for sixty-six and two
thirds cents each and carbon paper at
SO for 100 sheets. Local dealers
sell the best ribbons made for 75c
and carbon paper at the same price
charged by the agent, but people
bought from the agent and he made
them think they were getting great
bargain in his goods. This is just
one of dozens of such instances and if
it is possible for them to do so the
city authorities ought to take some
steps to protect the local dealers, who
cannot peddle their wares from house
to house and keep their stores open
at the same time.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

After using several hundred col
umns of it's space in emphasizing the
vital importance of State Road Num-
Der Five and the short route road to
Charlotte county, during the past two
years, it is gratifying to the Herald
to know that at last the Importance
of this road is recognized and admit
ted by all the big men and little men
of the county and that they are unit
ed in the determination to build it.
Many times, with only a handful of
men who seemed to be concerned
about the matter enough to even
agree with us, it has seemed that our
efforts were of little avail but we have
never for a moment faItered in our
belief that some day, before it was
too late, the people generally would
awaken to a realization that Char
lotte countys salvation and future
development depends upon the i'm
provement of this road Events of |
The past few weeks and days have !
justified our faith and we |
lope and firmly believe that within l
he next six months the actual work
1ill begin. II
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

Merchants who are under the i'm
preston that advertising their goods
in local newspaper is a needless ex-
pense, are wrong. Those who do not
attempt to create demand for their
goods only get such business as i'm
mediately necessity creates and the
mail order houses in other states get
a large part of the business of the
community. Several prospective mer.
chants have recently visited the Flor.
ida Development Board offices for the
purpose of looking through the news,
paper files, he board being a subscrib-
er to all the newspapers published in
the state, with a view TO determining
where seem to be the most promising
locations, the decision being based
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CLIPPED COMMENT

Sam Small is escaping the snow
and ice of the north by his usual win
ter visit to Sunny Florida. The diff
ference between Sam and the ordin-
airy tourist is that Sam always has
some plan to get the people to pay
him for enjoying Florida's sunny
clime.-Wauchula Advocate.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

3:45; night show at 1880. Special music and
exhibition by scouts Admission 25c and soc
=, WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15-"RIVER'S END-
N'arshal Neiian super-specal telling a story
OF the great Northwest. Toe and oOc
THURSDAY, Feb. 16-'ROOKIEs REyTIrRN,,
with Douglass Mclean and Doris Nav. If
you Sa" Mclean in % Il Leave be sure and see
Rockies Return it beats 2315 Leave in
every way Also PATHE NEWS. special
music. Admission 1Oc and zoe.
FRIDAY Feb 1.-THE LOVE CHARM, with
Wanda Hawley. Also sixth episode of ..Hur-
rcahe Hutch" Special music 1Oc and zoe.
SATURDAY, Feb. 49," FIFTY CANDLES. "
from story i'm Saturday Evening Post by Big
gers Picture released January IA, 1922.
Also MACK sENNETT COMEDY. Special
music. Admission 15c and soc.
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MONDAY, Feb. 13-"THE POOR SNIP" star
ring Owen Moore. Also PATHE NEWS. Adj
mission 1Oc and zoe.
TUESDAY, Feb. 1.-THE MOTHER AND THE
LAW" produced personally by ID. w. Griffith.
The tremendous human story of a typical
American family, caught i'm the maelstrom of
existing social conditions. slim girl i'm n
quaint cottage; the great mill owner and his
employees; another girl, the friendless one
caught in the meshes of the city's mndercur.
rent; a manly American boy because of a
crime he did not commit is about to nav tho
laws extreme penalty. These are the main
characters i'm the story. The real murdaror
Cohiesses. The slim little girl tries IN sora
the boy and as the governor alone can soro
hlfl' the girl pursues the governors train in
an automobile and-but come and soo .1o
pay Ii is play of today founded on facts
story OF human hearts of yesterday and
today Benefit of the Boy Scouts. Matinee a.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1922-02-10

Display, run of paper, matter to
be set, 35c per single column inch,
each insertion; plate matter. with
no type to be set, 25c per inch.
Additional charge for preferred
positions. Locals, six words to
the line, 10c per line. Classified,
1c a word. Legal advertising at
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Notices of entertainments, where
charges are made, and articles in
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prises, at regular rates.
Make Remittances payable to
Punta Gorda Publishing Company
and not to individuals.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
EAST THETFORD.

This community was indescribably
saddened bv the accidental death OF
Harold Porter on Friday the io.n
While working alone in the WOODS on
the Child Farm, he sawed on the
trunk of a blown down tree, with the
resuIt that the stump with tons OF
roots soil and rocks toppled over,
catching him in a trap. His body
was not crushed, though he was
thrown face down and held by the
edge of the mass. resting across the
back of his neck, and showed no signs
of struggle. The tragedy must nave
happened before or about noon Tor
his dinner was untouched, but it was
not until his failure to return nome
at dark that there was any worry
ohont his safety. Then his father
and Mr. Blodgett for whom he was
working. went in search of him. rms
was the first day he had worked
alone and was intended to be his
last. He was within shouting DIS
lance of the home of H c Sanbor,n'
and lust across the fence from the
woods of Fred Lord. who was draw
ing wood all day. Harold was 70
wears old, Industrious of sterling
honesty and generally liked. ne is
survived by his parents Mr. and mrs
Ezekiel Porter, sister Mrs Leslle
Estes of West Paris Me. and brother
Roland, who was also in Maine. Inc
brother and sister arrived Saturday
night. The funeral. which was IN
charge of the Odd Fellows lodge o.
Post Mills, was Monday p. m. at the
house and was largely attended. Rev
View of North Thetford spoke words
of comfort in very acceptable
manner. Burial was in the cemetery
at the top of the Hill near the Chic
farm.
Rev. VIM. Vey preached again al
the Hill Church last Sunday. He
held an evening meeting at the
home of E H Sargent where he gave
very general satisfaction.
Mrs Alfred Rogers is getting along
we'll with her broken shoulder, ant
makes frequent trips to the hospita
for treatment.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
WEST FAJRLEE.

Mrs Caroline Paul has been suffer-
ing from a severe attack of rheuma-
tism the past week, but is much
better now.
Mary and Nellie ODay visited at
their home in Vershire, Sunday.
Mrs Henry Chamberlin is sick in
bed with a severe attack of neuritis.
Mrs Mason remains about the same.
Albert Bidder is boarding at Mr.
Cooks.
Harrison Chamberlin of Fairlee
spent Sunday with his parents.
R A Southworth cut his arm on
saw at the mill last week.
Newton George and Claude Daley
were loading cars at the station last
week.
Next Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock Rev. ] Snellgrove will give
a very interesting talk. Everyone is
most cordially invited to come and
bring their friends.
C c Coburn has been under the
weather lately but is better now. .
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SOUTH FAIRLEE.

E E Whitcomb was at East Rye
gate from Thursday until Monday
attending station.
Evelyn Mari of Blood Brook visit
ed Gladys Young last week Friday
and Saturday.
Joe Young has been saving wood in
this vicinity the past week.
Mrs Norman Barrett of Bradford
spent the week end at Bert Beede's.
Mrs R H Dearborn, Wynona and
Mrs G S Pierce returned Saturday
from their visit to Boston, Mass. and
Manchester, N. H.
The Quinnibec team carried party
of Is to North Thetford to partake
of the Cafeteria Supper, and enjoy
the play given by the Lyme Center
people.
Tuesday night A George carried
Is to the Movies at North Thetford.
Mrs Abbie Wilcox. Mrs Frank Bon
nett and daughter Marian spent the
day Tuesday with Mrs Mary Childs on
Blood Brook, the occasion being her
seth birthday.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Tarbox of
Piermont are rejoicing over the
birth of a daughter. Mrs Tarbox
was formerly Belle Glover.
Dorothy and Russell Jameson
visited at Rev. and Mrs Vey's of
North Thetford the last of the week:
Mr. Roswell Corey and his crew OF
men expect soon to begin work at
their sawmill on Arthur Palmers.
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PIERMONT.

Supper at Town Hall Friday, Jan.
9th, from 6 o'clock until all are
served: Mashed potatoes Cold meat,
Hot rolls, Coffee, Pie Cake; Supper
35c. Program and social time after
supper.-AdN.
Mrs Arthur Ames went to Lyndon
vile last week Friday to visit her
son John and family few days.
Mrs George Webster was in St.
Johnsbury Tuesday.
Verna and Sybil Hubbard spent the
week end with Mary Underhill.
State Master H N Sawyer, assisted
by Mrs Charlie Jewell and Mary
Metcalf installed the officers Of Pier
mont Grange Monday evening. After
the installation banquet was served,
consisting of hot oysters, pie cake,
doughnuts and coffee. There were
visitors from five different Oranges
Welcome and all come again.
Herbert Blair entertained party
of young people last Saturday even
ing to help him celebrate his birth
day. Music and games were enjoyed
and refreshments were served which
included the birthday cake and
candles.
Mrs E R Celley is reported as gain
ing quite fast the past few days.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Evans enter
tanned the State Master over Mon
day night.
Mrs A C Drury is on the sick list
with grippe cold.
Mrs C G Hubbard, Master Lloyd and
L Il tho dow SATURDAY.
with Mrs o Blair.
Miss Edith Clough of Orfordville
visited Mrs Ellen Robinson and daugh-
ter Iva Tuesday.
Dorothy Bennett was on the sick
| list the first of the week.
Mildred FooteA the housekeeper at
Err Celley's visited her parents MIR
and Mrs Harry Foote in Oxford, Sun
day.
Regular Grange meeting next Tues
day evening, Jan. oath. All come and
help the new officers and we hope tc
have program.
River Road.
Born to Mr. and Mrs Chas. TarboS
Jan. IL, a daughter.
Mr. Carman Sr~ who has been IL
Littleton for medical treatment, re
turned last Saturday. His health
remains the same.
Ice harvesting has been the bust
ness of the town for the past weel
or two. 1t is reported as beinl
thick and very clear.
Mrs Fayette Worthen returned Oh
Tuesday from Cambridge, Mass
where she has been visiting during
and since the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs Will Putnam are nov
settled keeping house, in his father
home Although rather tardy W
tender our congratulations
Federated Church.
The annual business meeting of tn
Congregational Church will be he'll
Wednesday evening, Jan. %, at tn
church.
The Missionary meeting will be hel
next Tuesday afternoon with Mr.
Christie Goodwin. This will be tn
annual business meeting of the Home
land Circle.
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ORFORD.

We understand that Mr. F Ray
Foote has installed a wireless tele-
phone set and that he is able to
hear conversations and other sounds
from distant places. Recently he
caught the ringing of bells in New
Jersey.
The selectmen will be at their
office to settle town accounts on
Saturdays Jan 81 and %, also Mon
day and Tuesday, Jan 80 and 81.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Wheeler spent
few days at their house on the Ridge
this week.
"Goin' Somewhere ?" OF course to
see that comic. farce" given under
the auspices of the Willing Workers
next Tuesday evening at the Masonic
Hall. There will be much doing.
An evening service to be held
every Sunday evening at the vestry
was started last Sunday evening with
very encouraging attendance.
Ice Is inches thick is being cut on
Lake Morey and drawn this week.
Mr. John Grove is in Bradford this
week saving wood.
The church service was made more
interesting last Sunday morning on
account of a solo by Miss Ruby Brad
ley, the primary teacher.
The Connecticut Valley Chapter Of
the o. E. S. installed their officers
last Monday evening. There were a
good number of members and guests
present and witnessed the ceremony,
which was done exceedingly well by
Mrs Katherine Mum, installing Off
GER, assisted by Mrs Lillian M Day
ton as marshall. Those who are to
| fill the chairs the coming year are:
Mrs Maude 1 Greenwood, w. M,
George A Greenwood, w. P; Miss
Ethel I Turner, A. NJ; Miss Edyth
Clough, Sec; Mrs Mary M Carr,
Treas; Mrs Bertha E Scruggs, Cond.;
Mrs Ruth C Marshall, Asso. Cond.;
Mrs Sarah Braynard, Chap; Mrs
Bessie B Dayton, Marsh; Miss Gladys
Turner, Org; Mrs Laura E McPher-
son, Adah; Mrs Nellie Renfrew, Ruth;
Mrs Lillian M Dayton, Esther; Mrs
Hestor Kenyon, Martha; Mrs Rather
inc Sanders, Electra; Mrs Margaret
Donahue Ward; Mr. Jesse R Kenyon,
Sent. After the exercises a delicious
spread was served.
The subject for next Sundays ser.
mon will be the "Man and the Book .
Mr. Harry M Rugg is busy this
winter painting autos in NUNS
Garage,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
POST MILLS.

The I. B. S. met with Mrs G A
Powell on Thursday afternoon to tie
quilts.
The Neal Allis is convalescing and
able to be around the house.
Mrs S M Douglass is improving, SO
as to sit up in bed quite good deal
now. We hope for speedy recovery.
DR.. and Mrs L B Allen invited the
members of the community and other
friends to their home last Tuesday
evening, it being just 20 years since
their coming here to locate in our
village and since DIR. began to
practice medicine in this vicinity He
gave us very interesting statistical
report of his professional work
since he began to administer to the
sick in our village and the surround
ing places. During this time there
have been 1874 births and 299 deaths.
Of this number 20 have been born
dead or found dead; 20 have died
before they were years old; 62 have
died between the ages of 5 and go;
48 have died between the ages OF 6O
and 70; 80 between the ages OF "
and 80, and 60 have been over 80
wears old. There have been no
deaths from typhoid fever. and no
cases for several years. There are no
cases of tuberculosis now in this
district so far as I know. The
evening was spent in playing games,
singing songs, instrumental banjo
music by Mary johnson and jessie
Jenkins, remarks by MIR c A Adams
and Rev. w E Douglass. after which
the company were treated to ice
cream and waters. Then wishing DIR.
and Mrs Allen many successful and
happy years the people departed for
their several homes.
Mr. and Mrs Alvah Hatch and fam.
lily visited at R H Hatch's, Sunday.
DR.. Hayden from Chelsea is in town
doing dental work.
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ORFORDVTLLE.

Mrs C L Blodgett has been quite
sick the past week, but is now gain
ing.
Mrs Nettie Drew is visiting her
brother Mr. Jason MACPHERSON.
Walter A Horton was away on a
business trip the first of the week.
Mrs C L Cushman has been sick
with a severe cold.
Mrs Nellie Shattuck of Lebanon is
at C L Blodgett's.
Rev. Banghart of Bradford is in
town this week, stopping at Silver
Maple Farm.
Mr. Horace Clough of Piermont
visited his cousin Josiah Clough last
week
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
Bros. & Cheney
FAIRLEE, VERMONT.

Where there is no pain or sorrow,
Only Gods abiding love.
When life's journey is ended
And we reach the other shore,
There will be happy meeting
OF the loved ones gone before.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Clay.
Federated Church.
Sunday, Jan. %, 1922.
IL a. m. Divine worship. Subject:
"The Place of Amusements in the
Church"
IL p. m. Sunday school.
7 p. m. Service in the vestry: "Reli-
gious Education"
Reception of new, members. All
the friends wishing to join the
church and any holding letters OF
transference are earnestly requested
to get in touch with the pastor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20

A story of the turf full Of good
wholesome laughs. "Letfs go" and see
Douglas MacLeai ini "The Home
Stretch" Fairlee, Jan. 20.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20

Mr. George Scrimgeour of Brad
ford is the new R. R. section boss,
taking Mr. Harry Barber's place. Mr.
Barber has been granted six months
leave of service. He has been thirty
six years in service.
Edison Hardy was down from Wells
River, Monday.
Mrs Abbie Wilcox visited Mrs Lee
Andrews at Fairlee last week We'd
nesday.
Mrs Walter Vey and Mrs Ray Pal
mer were in White River Junction,
Monday.
Mrs Martha Camp of Piermont was
the guest of her niece Mrs Andrew
Maxfeld on Wednesday and Thursday
of last week.
The cafeteria supper served by
members of the Community Club last
Friday evening was enjoyed by a
goodly number as we'll as the play
given later in the evening by the
Lyme Center people.
Miss Gilmore Palmer was in White
River Junction, Tuesday.
In MemOriam.
To Father and Mother Clay
Who left us without good bye,
We fondly cherish your memory
AS the days are passing by.
It's lonely here without you,
We miss you every day;
But it's not for us to question:
His mighty will and way.
We feel that you are happy
In the realms of Heaven above,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
Why Mr.. Joe Armstrong, Celebrated
Dog Trainer, Uses Rat-Snap.

Noticed rats around my Kennels
having hundreds of prize dogs, couIdn'
take chances. Tried RAT-SNAP; in three
weeks every rats disappeared. Noticed
that the dogs never went near RAT
SNAP. tell my friends about RAT
SNAP" Use this sure rodent EXTERN
inator, it's safe. Comes in cake form
Three sizes Csc; CSC; S1.25. Sold and
guaranteed by Sscos Pharmacy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20

ALL our departments are
n completely supplied
with seasonable goods
which we guarantee to
sell at FAIR prices. No
need Of people in this vi
cinity going elsewhere to
trade, as we are sure
we canplease with prompt
service, low prices and
superior. quality.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
PEANUT BRITTLE,
POPCORN BRITTLE,
SALTED PEANUTS,

The last week day in month will give at the rate OF
goods for $1O0 cash. matter
large your purchase with these EXCEPTIONS Paint Electric
Light Bulbs, Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-01-20
NORTH THETFORD.

Moving pictures Tuesday, Jan. Oath,
8 o'clock, "Cinderella's Twin" by
Viola Dana