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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
HYMNS AND APPROPRIATE WORDS
ATTEND BREAKING GROUND new
DIXIELAND METHODIST CHURCH
INFLUX OF GERMAN ELEC-
TRIO IRONS CREATES
ADDITIONAL HAZARD
(The National Board of Fire Under
writers News)
]. r. Boulware. Local Agent

In violation of all tradition con-
corning the postbellum beating of
swords into plOwshares, German eff
fort in this regard seems to have
been directed in part to the turning
out of electric pressing irons. Once
again, in this product, the Wanted
TeutOnic thorOughness is displayed
for these irons are most thoroughly
defective. And, moreover. they have
descended upon our shores in veri-
table avalanche. A shipment of $780,
600 of these cheap appliances, fire
breeders. in all truth--was recently
unloaded at the port of New York.
These German irons retail at one
dollar but are not accompanied by
stands. This introduces an addition
al hazard. although it is the irons
themselves that present the chief
danger. They are flimsily construct
ed and, since their period of service
is extremely brief, they are expensive
at any price. The flexible cord at
tached to them is of sub-standard, No.
80 gauge. whereas No IS is prescrib
ed by underwriters as a minimum re-
quirement Furthermore, the insula-
ton is inferior and will not stand
much usage The plug is of a wooden
type long ago discarded in the Unit
cd States.
An engineer who tested four of
these irons found that not a single
one of them lasted long enough to
undergo the complete tests which it
was planned to carry out, the heating
element breaking down in from three
to thirty-five minutes. In the interior
of the iron, the mica insulation was
in small pieces and insufficient to pre-
vent contact with some part of the
appliance.
In two of the irons, short circuits
Immediately occurred, due to the
poor assembly Such construction is
sure to result i'll the blowing of fus-
es on the circuit employed. Also Ow
ing to the scant insulation, there is
considerable likelihood of shock when
the irons are employed in the neigh
borhood of plumbing fixtures.
Potential fire hazards arising, in
deed, not from poor construction, but
from careless or ignorant use-al-
ready exist in abundance with the
best of American made irons. There
is no room in this country for irons
which are Inherently dangerous, even
when properly employed.
News of these foreign visitors has
been sent broadcast, and it would
seem, in the circumstances, that the
electrical industry might sharpen its
publicity weapons and launch an at
tack upon this Teutonic intruder. The
sale OF this defective appliance can
not but create an undesirable i'm.
preston in. the public mind that may
affect the popularity of approved Am
erican irons. TO the average purch.
aser all irons look alike.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11

tion system, Miller racing carburetor
and Perfecto two-speed axle.
The car was geared three-to-one and
was capable of attaining speed of
eighty-five miles per hour, although.
according to the star, it was hard to
hold it to the road when it reached its
maximum speed.
Eddie Heffernan, expert mechani-
clan. who was forced to retire from
the racing game because of injuries
received in speed contest, spent sew
eral weeks getting the car in shape
and perfect running order, and then
icted as nurse" to the car during the
riaking of the picture.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
OSCEOLA COUNTY
DOES AWAY WITH
ALL SPEED LAWS
County Commissioners Reached
the Decision That Arrests
Proved Bad Advertising

Says the Kissirnmee Valley Gazette:
There is no speed law in Osceola
county-except the one which has
been established by the state and that
will not count as there is no state
officer on the roads; besides that, each
county has been in the habit of regu-
lating the speed that may be taken
by automobilists.
A petition was presented to the
county commissioners Monday after
noon asking for the dismissal from
office of the game warden and the
speed cop; the former warden and
the speed cop; the former because he
had not accomplished what he should
and the latter because he was Great
ing adverse conditions. There were
2G5 names signed to the document.
Following this reading there was
presented counter petition asking
fer the retention of John Bronson as
speed cop, declaring among other
things that the safety of the public
demanded it, This petition carried
SIS signatures. 1t was supplemented
by a letter from Dolph Walker, of the
mills at Campbells, speaking of the
protection needed fer the people of
that place.
There was brief discussion Com
missioner Wetherbee then asked what
charges had been brought against the
speed cop but there was no reply.
The following resolution was then
introduced by Commissioner McClel-
land, who moved it's adoption, and the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11

motion was supported by Commission
er Bass:
Whereas, The grand jury has adj
vised the board of county commits
sioners in it's general presentment
that position of speed cop in Osceola
county is an unreasonable and unnec-
ces5ary expense on the county; there
fore be it
Resolved, BY the county commits
sioners, in compliance with the grand
jury presentment, that the position
of speed cop is hereby abolished, and
that the person holding the motorcycle
or other property used in this posi-
ton is hereby requested and required
to turn the same in to the sheriff
office at once"
Roll call resulted as follows: Han
sell, yes; McClelland, yes Bass, yes;
Wetherbee, no. The motion was de-
clared carried. Wetherbee then ques-
toned if the public was to under
stand that the limit on speed was off
and if this action was not apt to re-
suit in accidents? Sheriff Farmer re-
piled that some people were safer at
forty miles than others who kept
within the law--and he believed all
speed laws should be nullified. Tom
Clark, member of the city council,
said: AS | understand it the first
petition was circulated by faction,
and that the other was signed up to
offset it. This action is going to play
hell in the county,"
Commissioner McClelland then said
it was factional fight, and that the
board didn't propose to settle any fac
tional fights.
The incident was then closed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
DR.. Gates, DR.. Alder
man, DR.. Lemasters and
Other Prominent Meth
odists Take Part In the
Program and Lend a
Hand At Turning Up
First Shovelfuls

Ground was broken this morning for
| the new Dixieland Methodist church,
| the occasion bringing together a good
! sized congregation of people. After
/ the singing of the hymn, 81 Love Thy
| Kingdom, Lord" DR. f. ]. Gates, pre-
siding elder of the Barlow district,
read an appropriate scripture lesson
from the book of IIaggai and DR.. j.
Edgar Wilson. editor of the Florida
Christian Advocate. led in a fervent
prayer.
The first shovel-full of earth was
thrown by Mr. r. +. Robertson, chair
man of the building committee, who
was one of the charter members Of
the Dixieland church. Others in TAX
ing part in the EXERCISES and making
appropriate remarks. in connection
with the throwing of dirt, were DR..
r. H. Alderman, DR.. w. o. Lemasters
and Prof. w. o. Ropp, representing
Southern College; DR.. j. NJ. Gross.
pastor of the First church; Rev. l.. ID.
Lowe pastor of the church at Barlow;
INeN. IlOlIltS l1OSdll' pdolOI VI lblS
Street church, and Rev. ID. B. Sweat,
assistant editor of the Advocate, both
of whom had served Dixieland as pas
tor DR.. f. j. Gates spoke a word in
behalf of the district.
Mr.. C. G. Arendell, one of the oldest
members of the church, and DR.. r. l..
Cline, both members of the board of
trustees. and Mr.. w. E. Boyer, Sun
day school superintendent, had part
in the exercises. Mrs. J. T. Monds,
president of the Ladies' Aid Society,
undertook to throw a shovel of earth,
but she said, You see | cannot do
this alone, | must have help" and
four or five ladies Immediately came
to her assistance. That's the way we
do our work." aid Mrs. Monds, "by
cooperation, and that's the way we
are going to help in building the new
church." Miss Lois Robertson repre-
scented the Epworth League.
The shovel was then handed over
to Mr. Wade, of the firm of Wade &
Chaflin, who are to have charge of
lllc DullulHS, lHe congregation SiiHS,
How Firm Foundation" and the
benediction was pronounced by DR..
Gates.
DR. Rosenberg. pastor Of the
church. was one of the happiest men
on the place, as the new building prop
osition has been very much on his
heart, and he rejoices in seeing the
progress of the work.
1t is hoped that the work can be
pushed ahead without the loss of
day, until at least the first story is
completed and the congregation can
be accommodated with sufficient room
to carry On the work of the church.
This is big task for the little con-
gregation in that part of our city, but
it is believed that many who are not
identified with the church will gladly
contribute to the building of this plant
which will prove to be an ornament
to that part of the city and an honor
to Florida Methodi3m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11

Paramount picture, THE Eyes of the
Mummy" AS is customary with the
dancers of Egypt. she dances alone
and her costume is most picturesque.
uled to be presented at the Casino
theater Wednesday. Emil Jannings, re-
membered for his splendid work with
Miss Negri in Passion" "All for a
Woman" and deception" plays OPP
posite the star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS
WALlY REID DRIVES "BUG" e5
MILES AN HOUR!

An eighty-five mile per hour bug
This small car, perhaps the fastest for
its size ever built, was especially con
structed and equipped to hold the hon
or place in the transcontinental race
which is the principal feature of Wal
lace Reds new Paramount picture,
across the Continent" to be pre-
scented at the Casino theater next
Thursday and Friday.
The machine is about the size of a
stripped-down Ford. 1t was equipped
with all the features of the racing
cars; however. including Delco igni-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
PoLA NEGRI A DANCER

There are few dancers who can
thrill and fascinate the beholder as
can the Egyptians. Such flower of
the desert is Pola Negri, in her latest
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
ERENcHMEN WILL STICK

r;.ria, July l1.-(By the Associated
Press. France has decided to keep
her experts at The Hague until the
end of the conference on Russian ar
fairs there, it was reported in official
circles there today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-11
Report of the Condition of
THE POLK COUNTY TRUST CO.
At lakeland. Ehrida.


In the State of Florida, at the Close
of Business, June 80, 1929.
Resources
Loans on real estate .$161 ,159.0S
Loans on collateral security
other than real estate . 97,220.73
All other loans and dis
counts .....-......................... 114.320.75
Overdrafts ....................... None
United States bonds ..4.... 10000
State, county and municipal
bonds .......-........................ 36,025.54
Other bonds ........................... 100000
Stocks, Federal Reserve
Bank ................................. 100000
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures ........................ 7S.45S.5S
Due from incorporated
banks ................................. 47,66S.5O
Cash items ........................... 5,139.40
Cash on hand .......-....::.......... 4,425.S0
Insurance premiums I'M
earned .............................. S4O.99
Interest earned and not col
lected ................................. 5,974.7G
Total acknowledgements ,7S413
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in............$300, 100000
Undivided profits (less eX-
penses and taxes paid. 1860
individual deposits subject
to check .-......................... 9O,54321
Savings deposits ........ 7O,O92.62
Demand certificates of de-
post ,.....,........................ 3,7S1.71
Time certificates of de-
post ..--.............. 34,4OO.OO
Cashiers checks out
standing .............. l,O76.OO
Bills payable ....................-..... 100000
Interest collected and I'M
earned ................................. 1,9O4.1O
Reserved for taxes ............. 100000
IOtal 35Jz,154
State of Florida, County of Polk, IS.
/, j. e. FORMER, cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
JE. FORTNER, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
f. N. MORROW,
FRANK H. THOMPSON,
e. L. MACK,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day of July, 1922.
MINNIE G. SPENCER,
Notary Public.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19

Mrs. Betty McCreary, with an
pther nurse and an American doc
tor. has succeeded in wiping out
The seven-year itch among the chill
dren of Erivan, ancient capital OF
Armenia. The disease formerly
claimed large toll each year from
the -famished youngsters OF
the region.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Form Society to
Help Mexicans

4 meeting was held at Spruce
school Saturday night preliminary
TO the organization, u an American
ization- Society for the benefit of
the Mexican patrons Of the school.
Teachers OF the Spruce school and
of the Brawley Eastsi,le school werd
present ard contributed musical
numbers to the program which were
very enjoyable.
A chorus of children directed by
4. S. Fulton. principal of Brawiey
Eastside, was particularly notable
Mr.. There. of the Mexican mis-
sion, delivered the main address OF
tile evening on Americanizationl
The audience followed him closely
as he spoke in the language of his
people, 2Lout % attended the meet
ing. Tie ooeicty Will be organized
early III January These meetings
are a part of a program of Imperial
County school officials and aim TO
get hold of the parents of foreign
children in way that win help
them to become real American citi-
ZpnS,
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
New Talmadge
Picture Best Yet

An enthusiastic audience greeted
the first showing IN this city Of
Norma Talmadge y new picture,
..The Etprnal Fianie, a production
which gives tile charming actress
wonderful opportunities to display
unusual emotional ability The set
fings are elaborate, depicting the
4ime Of Louis NNiIi, and the eos
tuning il little short Of magnificent.
There Is suspense and elima8 after
climaN ID the picture, which IL taken
from ono ef Balzae 3 NOVELS. Con
NAY Teaile. co.star with Misg Tai-
madge, does clever work ii 2 most
difficult role Of the avengine lover.
Miss Talmaage SURPRISES even her
self IN the role Of a coquettish
duchess Who has III men 1t her
feel ana finally oNes deeply herself
onlN 10 fiHa hat revenge hes claim
al Le taF is aMa. The picture viii
~ sfen here tonight and tomorrow
night
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
HARDY ARRIVES
TO AWAIT PLANE

Les Hardy, well known aviator,
arrived in FL Centre this morning
from San Diego by airplane and
will wait here for the arrival of the
big eight passenger airllane OF the
Airline Transportation Company
which is expected to arrive late this
afternoon The plane has been III
course of construction since last
August and il is hoped TO place it
in actual service between Imperial
Valley and Los Angeles at an early
date. Hardy intended 10 make the
first flight in the plane two weeks
ago but the trip had to be postponed
due to bad weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Race Is On Home Stretch
In Press Election For Cars
Entire Section Being Combed by Tireless
New Candidates

The end of the contest but few days III you
can trust your own judgment as to your competitors
strength based facts and observations and lay your
plans accordingly there yet time stem the tide and turn
it into sweeping victory
Are you going to be to finish trumphantly with an
overwhelming number Of votes going to be con-
tent with what you have and the efforts OF these
many weeks go and the rewards of the campaign
wrested from your grasp by enterprisng compete
tors? 1t is up to you nowwill you out top or
will you let your rivals beat you to the big prize?
Don't try to figure Just how many votes it will take to
win for you will very likely fail to get enough. Don't be
afraid of having too many votes for you CAN'T HAVE
TOO MANY 1t would be better to win by million votes
OUerconfidence Is Fatal
Overconfihne has lost many battles Relaxation at this
stage of the campaign is suicidal to Determination
win coupled with relentless activity in vote getting will
make and candidate winner. What is intended to be done
be done To temporize is to let other COM
peor sweep ahead and claim the prize that would have
been yours.
No,U for Real Speed
Now is the time double up your fists grit teeth.
roll up your sleeves and GO TO IT all the energy
have at your command.
Remember that the long term subscriptions the
most valuable Get the siXyear subscriptions
CT them you THIS week counts You 100000 votes.
Also bear in mind that every $12 Club of subscriptions
turned in entities you to 100000 EXTRA FREE VOTES. N
Your work this last week of the campaign make
you the winner of the big prizeyou get the winning
votes these last few days
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
PASS SENTENCE
ON THREE TODAY

CALEXtCO, -Dca. 19.-GeorGr
Gonzalez was fined $15 on a drunk
charge in police court this morning;
Frank Hazard, Los Angeles, "A Grip
pie, was released on a drunk charge,
on his promise IL leave town. John
Black, an elderly man, was released
on a promise to leave the toxin and
county. Peter Sanchez and Juan
Perez were given sentence of 80
days each for polluting the city
water by washing clothes in the city
reservoirs
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
a{ocl;ety
TUice Told Tales Section
Hears Christmas Stories

The Twice Told Tales Section Of
tile Ten thousand Club met yester
day with Airs. Thomas Gill, .Ir., Mrs.
l.avayea telling two Christmas
stories, The Lone Christmas Tree,
and one of Van Dykes exquisite
stories.
The current events dealt with
questions of interest at this time.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess after the program. Those
attending were: Mrs. K. b. kepley,
Mrs. ". H. Lavayea, Mrs. Forrest
kutz, Mrs. Thomas Gebbie, Mrs,
Burritt S. Allen, Mrs. j. f. Baker,
Mrs. Leroy Holt, Mrs. ". W. Apple,
Mrs. William Fleming, Mrs. Frank
Young and Airs. Hill.
Tie next meeting viii be held at
the suburban home of Mrs. Roland
Reed, one of the new members Of
the section.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
BRAWLEY HO vi e
BUILDERS GET
STATE CHAR TER

Five prominent Brawley citizens
have Incorporated the Brawley Home
Builders, organized TO deal in real
estate. make loans and assist in the
binding Of homes. The organiza-
ton is Incorporated for $4,000, di-
vided into 1000 shares of $25 each.
The incorporators are f. L. Carter,
+. w. Cuff, II. z. Gates, T. b. Edgar
and c. f. SchelIing, each of whom
has subscribed for ut least one share.
A copy of the articles of incopor-
alton, granted by the secretary of
state, has been filed with the county
clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Postpone YhiH1bIe Club;
PiGn Ne,r Ye1r's PdriI

The Pvthian sisters have decided
that on account Of the Christmas
festivities, no meeting of the Thin
bic Club will be held this week. At
the regular meeting Of the lodge on
the evening Of December %, the
election Of officers viii be held and
il is hoped that every member Will
attend.
The sisters will join with the
knights Of pytilias in New Year S
party, exact date TO be announced.
This will be the big midwintcr
social. event. u, the two orders.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
City Schools Adjourn;
Treats and Programs

The city schools are adiourning
today for the Christmas holidays.
Tie Wilson school is act having any
special exercises, but the Harding
and McKHler children will enjoy
programs fitting for the occasion.
There viii be Christmas trees IN Che
various rooms with candies and
fruit for the children and programs
Of songs and recitations, which viii
breathe the Christmas spirit and
make the little tots very happy.
After the tE.at in each Of the
rooms nj Mckinley building, AL of
the departments viii come together
in the spacious hall and give the
program, which will consist OF songs
and speeches with some Christmas
playiets.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Will Entertain All June
Graduates at Reunion

Miss CT Tvs and Edgar House
will entertain Friday evening 1T the
home Of their parents, Prof. and
Mrs. J. i. House ON Brighton Ave
nue. in compliment to an freshmen
who graduated from Central Union
high school, and who are now in at
tendance at Junior college i'll FL
Centre or at some other higher in
stitution in the state. 1t VIII be
quite a large party and merry
one, as these Young people exchange
experiences after being aWav from
home for one semester III college or
university.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Dyers viii Entertain
Relatives 0Uer. H0tt9dyS

Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Amar and two
children arrived Yesterday from San
Francisco to spend the holidays
with Mr.. aud Mrs. f. c. Dyer. Mrs.
Amar is sister of Mrs. Dyer and a
former Imperial Valley girl. Next
week, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Booher
are coming for Il week with the
Overs before starting on a trip
around the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
Plan for so Guests at
W0maa's Auxiliary Dinner

The woman 8 auxiliary OF Boyee
Aten Post American Legion, viii be
hostesses tonight at one OF the big
gest Christmas parties of the holi-
day season. Tie guests viii be
members Of the post and tlSir
wives, and the ex-seryice men and
their wives, who are located on
Tamaack ranch. There is TO be n
course dinner, a Christmas tree and
all sorts of seasonal festivities. At
least so guests viii be seated at the
6:30 clock dinner Wives Of
members of the post are especially
invited, whether they belong to the
auxiliary or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
GIVE UP HOPE
FOR LOST MEN

SAN DIEGO, Dee 19-The search
for tie missing ayiators, Col. Fran
els Marshall and Lieut.. Charles
Weber. was abandoned today when
all planes were recalled.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-19
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF COUNTY
Y.WC.A. IN SPECIAL MEETING

The executive board OF the Goun
TT w. G i. Z. win meet at the call
Of the president, Mrs Sylvia Field
man, tomorrow afternoon at I
o clock, in the III Centre Christian
Church. Important business is 70
be considered and passed upon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-20
1stlake and Edge Moor Win in City, Leonard Fauorite

ana no open fires AFRO 20 be built ca
cept by order. G. Candies. chocolates
nuts, leo cream. chewing gum. cakei
ana other sweets are permitted only
az part Of tho general supplies, 20 be
served 10 MI alike. at meals or eise'
where as tho council may direct. Toe
bacco is prohibited By all growing
boys. z. Report Immediately any IN.
fection, injury or other accident 81
Illness. however trifllng. Do not doc.
tor yourself. Tho camp physician a
Or. w. w. Ellis, under whose super
vision md direction oil medical and
FIRST aid work is carried on.
The following articles constitute
each boys equipment at tho camp:
Necessary articlos-TwO blankets. two
70 four towels and a wash cloth. tooth
brush and paste. comb and brush,
soap, night clothes. bath suit, six
handkerchief, small strip Of carpet
or rug for tent, extra suit, underwear,
stockings. shoes or snesks, mess KIT,
tin cup. plate. knife. fork. spoon and
dessert spoon. scratch pad and pencil :,
optional articles. sheets and a small
pillow. small mirror. bath slippers az
rubberB. ''hOusewife" with pins. but
tons. thread, &C., correspondence cards,
pDstalH. stamps. extra shoe lacaS.
mosquito netting, rope or twina,
camera. musical instrument, fash
light. New Testament. Scout book.
compass, Scout knife. aTe. e..