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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21
THIS is THRIFT DAY
miami Metropolis.)

National Thrift Week" began today Ben
Franklin's birthday. with this day being officially
designated National Thrift Day" What does it
mean to Miami?
Thrift" to an unthnking person means a sort
of miserliness, squeezing of the pennies do
ing without comforts that make for happiness.
But genuine thrift is not that at ALL Instead of
miserlness, it bespeaks sensible generosity; in
stead of squeezing the pennies it places dollars
where they can earn more dollars; instead of its
eliminating comforts, it insures comforts for
rainy days.
thrifty man uses his time and his money, his
energy and his talents to the best advantage lie
can contrive. He tries to determine what the
real values of life and then accumulates
Them guards them, respects them until he has
piled up the riches that true thrift always brings
In the usual observation of the occasion, Ma
tional Thrift Day will be marked by programs
dealing almost exclusively with money thrift
Young people will be urged to make their saw
ings larger, young and old will be reminded of
the wasteful spending that is commonly INDUCED.
Hundreds of fine talks will be given that, if heed
ed, would enormously increase the substantial
prosperity of the people of this country.
Altogether it is fine idea this Thrift Week.
business, and altogether suitable that the Week
should be opened on the birthday of Ben Frank
lin who, even in Miami, might find folks who
need his reminders:
'The art of getting riches consists very much
in thrift. All men are not equally qualified for.
getting money. but it is in the power of every one
alike to practice this virtue"
He that would be beforehand in the world,
must be beforehand with his business 1t is not
only ill management, but discovers slothful dis
position, to do that in the afternoon which should
have been done In the morning"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21
GOOD INTENTIONS

l know not what my neighbors say as pursue
my plan, and undisturbed | go my way, and do
the best can. know that man is so wise,
virtuous grand that he will not by carping
guys be criticised and PANIED And so | strive
to do what's right. and care no whoop or boot
if what do stirs up the spite of any cheap ga
loot. l used to worry when l heard how men had
roasted me; my heart by dire emotions stirred,
was gloomy as could be: and l would sadly
der why applause l could not gain from Joseph
links or Henry Spry, or Abner P. McLane The
years slid by as years will slide when they're not
fastened down; age came, and l no longer tried
to please the whole blamed town. Mems words
no longer Jared my nerves, said, 81 know my
worth; if other guys don't like my curves let
them fan off the earth. If do what is right and
just, down the world l go, it cuts no grass if
l am cussed by all the skates l know. oh, my
intentions are the best man can pack around
and taunt and jeer and gbe and jest are only
empty sound" not what my neighbors say
about the things do, as calmly pursue my way
with righteousness in view.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21
HELPING OUT SCHOOL FUNDS

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 21.-The his
trionic ability Of students CT Pinellas
county schools is being developed to
overcome a shortage in school funds,
according to G. c. Carr, chairman of
the county school board. Mr. Carr,
who was speaking before the local
Rotary Club. said that although rove
nues for school purposes will fall
short by approximately $4,000, of this
years requirements. there is no like
lihood that the schools will be closed.
The cost OF maintaining the county
schools this year, he said. would total
$295,000 while the revenue yield would
be only S195.000. To make up the de-
felt, he said, the schools were stag
ing amateur theatricals, entertain
ments and other expedlents were be.
ing resorted TO. A campaign for pub.
lie subscriptions would be held, he
said, rather than let the schools close.
Mr.. Carr expression the opinion that
public schools would continue to face
financial problems unless The proposed
10 mill levy for school districts is af
firmed in November, when an election
will be held on proposed constitution
al amendments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21
SATURDAY NIGHT

JLA VIVA lNlN1I II
This Saturday evening these columns are 10 be
devoted strictly TO home affairs. No item has
been OF more local interest than the announce
ment by the city commissioners that it will be nee
essary to issue bonds in the amount of 100000
in order to get the city out of debt. This term
"out of debt in strict reality means out of cur
rent debt. In other words there are pressing OBJ
legations totaling somewhere about $95 900 that
ought to be met and met promptly.
The experience of Lakeland is not unlike that
of any ether rapidly growing community. 1t has
been necessary to make extensions of public works
such as the municipal light and power plant and
some additional street work; this has entailed
heavy expense and had to be taken out of current
receipts The members of the city commission
in successive administrations thought this the best
course to pursue and counted en- the certainty of
being able to collect all the arrears of taxes Of one
kind and another due the city. But here is where
the trouble arose and today the city finds itself
faced by the necessity of clearing off these items
of current Indebtedness without waiting on the
tedious process CT the law in gathering in the
shekels due the city treasury. This will be done
as speedily as possible but in the meantime it is
manifestly unjust to keep business concerns here
In Lakeland and elsewhere waiting for the pay
ment of accounts long past due The statement
of Mayor Hubert c. Petteway already given
publicity and another detailed statement of fnan-
cal conditions prepared by the city auditor, Chas
H. Williams and soon to be published go to show
how every cent was handled and just how the
deficit came about Those who are versed in
city affairs to be of the opinion that the only
way out Is for the city to take such immediate
steps as will absorb this deficit, start off with
clean slate and keep the slate clean This can be
done by the voting of the 100000 which will
enable the city commission to meet every obliga-
ton and to plan for the future operation Of civic
affairs that a balance on the right side of the
ledger will always appear on the bank books
In further consideration of city affairs, especial
ly as regards permanent improvement, it will be
a safe course to follow if the commissioners will
insist on bond issues for all future extensions Of
municipal service, whether it be streets, sewers,
water or light That is after ali the only fair
and equitable way to handle the demands that
come with progress such as that which Lakeland
is enjoying and it mere fairly distributes the bur
den of expense allowing those who are later on
to enjoy the benefits Of these modern improve
ments to share in the cost Nobody must get
the idea into his or her head that Lakeland is
seriously in hole with no prospect of getting
out; if the recommendations to be made are fol-
lowed, there will be nothing but plain sailing ahead
for those entrusted with the administration of tie
citys affairs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

Frankly the attitude of the voters of Lakeland
toward the movement to bring The city out of a
financial predicamen through the issuing of long
term bonds, should be one of sympathy. 1t is
useless to find fault and to criticize unless good can
come from such course In this instance it is
obvious that no good can be accomplished by blam-
ing this man or that man or this cause or that
toward the future and determine to start off with
a clean balance sheet prepared to meet the ever
growing demands as they come up for action.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21
Daily Poem
GOOD NEWS

So two old warriors put aside the
swords that they have worn
For many stored ages paGt-since
chivelry was born
And gave each other words of cheer
where yesterday spoke scorn.
Yet scorn was not the word for them;
each knew the mettle we'll
OF his best foe-h2d seen him fall
where but the bravest fell
AS all of British history in flaming
page does tell.
One flag was theirs, this long time
since, and both have he'd it high
In bitter rivalry of race, with only
vallor's tie
Like hating brothers, back to back,
they've stood upright to die.
So now, at last, they quench their
feud. and clasp strong hands, ond
smile
Across the narrow strip of sea that
runs 'twiXt isle and Isle
AS is The way of fighting man whose
foreman is worth while.
%. C. A Child in New York Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

REWARD FOR GROVE ROBBERS
Miami, Jan. 21.-The county CON-
missioners have placed a price of $25
per head on grove robbers of Dade
county.
Commissioner E. B. Blackman in Of
fering resolution that a reward of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

the profession on such a large scale
that they offered their iil-acquired
produce in the markets in competition
to legitimate tradesmen.
The county commissions activities
are not to be confined to the profess
SIGNALS alone, it was said, but will al
so take in the groveraiding picnicker.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

that amount be offered by the COM
mission for the arrest and conviction
of any person raiding fruit groves,
which was adopted, said the growers
we're suffering a loss of thousands of
dollars annually through this prac-
tice. He was of the understanding
that some Of the robbers had entered
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

Band music, Oratory of the high-class kind. re-
Treatments and good fellowship form combina-
ton hard to beat. And Lakeland showed its
good will by sending down delegation that sur
prised everybody ana made the Haskellitcs feel
that their neighbor had kindly feeling for them
and pride in their achievement.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

Fletcher Henstep has been hearing
so much about it being good luck to
hang a horse shoe up over the door,
that he nailed up big one this MORN
ing and has taken his seat near it to
await results.
Sile Kildew, while over in the Calf
Ribs neighborhood one day this week
saw the Blind Man coming down the
lane whistling a lively tune. Which
made Sile conclude that if a blind
man can be cheerful enough to whis-
tie, the balance of us ought to at
least be able to sing.
In the calarial sections of our coun.
try citizen deserves a nice burial
and long write-up if he lives to old
age.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

Referring to automobiles, Lakeland is said to
have its full quota acng with other Florida cities
and the ever-increasing number is causing new
problems to arise that will soon require solution
Lakelands streets are far too narrow to permit
of parking on both sides of the street. This is
being done every day and particularly on Sundays
on those streets adjacent to the churches. A
public spirited motorist has asked the Telegram
to call attention to the risk being run in operating
cars through these crowded lanes and to respect
fully suggest to the city commission that regula-
tons be put into effect prohibiting parking except
on one side of thoroughfare as may be indicated
by the usual white lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

Haskell now boasts of one of the best packing
houses in the great chain Of such institutions OPP
Grated by the Florida Citrus Exchange. This is
only the beginning of great development new in
progress at Haskell and in the Lakeland High
lands district. The early erection CT fine school
building to cost $4,000, the building of new
several residences, will start Haskell on the way
to permanent prosperity. Even now streets are
being laid out in all the territory contiguous to the
packing house and railway station and it will not
be long before another new town will spring into
existence in Polk county. Keep your eye on Has
kell, Highlands newest suburb.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

The building program in Lakeland keeps up
steady pace. If one waits a week or two to
make a round CT the streets and avenues gen.
uinc surprise Is in store because new residences
and stores seem to spring up over night
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

ing, those in charge of the Haskell packing house
give pointers to every other section of Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-01-21

At mass meeting of citizens of Polk county
held in the county court house at Barlow on Fri
day afternoon an expression of opinion was OBJ
tanned, unanimous on the part of all voicing their
sentiments, favoring the candidacy of Thomas
Bryant of Lakeland and B. K. Bullard of Lake
Wales as the two representatives of Polk county
in the next legislature. The court room was
crowded to capacity, many being compelled to
stand and delegations were present from prac-
ticaiy every section of the county The object
in getting together was to discuss what would be
best for Polk county and for the state of Florida
but nobody seemed willing to launch out into
political fireworks except to say that Polk is de-
serving of the best men she can get to go to
Tallahassee for the next two years. There was no
disposition to present political platforms of any
kind this early in the campaign but when the
names of Messrs. Bryant and Billiard were pre-
sented there was no opposition. A point we'll taken
by Messrs. Hetherington and Cruikshank of
Lakeland timel y-hat there should be no
haste in making final choice of nominees and this
attitude was concured in by all present. it simply
being desired to place the names of Messrs. Bry-
ant and Billiard before the people that due con-
sideration may be given their fitness to serve the
people of Polk. Every session of the Florida
legislature brings added responsibilities not only
to the individual counties but to the state as
whole and it was generally expressed at the Bar
tow meeting that whoever may be chosen must
have broad knowledge of public affairs and be
the majority of the people. So the names of
Messrs. Bryant and Billiard are now up for con-
sideraton and if an early start is any advantage,
they now have first place. Of course other nom
nations are to be expected later on and the vot-
ers will have ample opportunity to select those in
fitness and capacity to serve.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17

} answered readily. "Peter has an eA
tra bunk on his porch Cherry and
have my porch But YOU can be out
or In. ms you choosew
Martin ventured an answer that
made Cherry's eyes CLINT angrily and
brought quick, embarrassed flush to
Alix's face. Allx did not enjoy n
certain type Of joking, and she did not
concede Martin even the ghost of n
smile. He Immediately sobered and
remarked that he himself liked TO be
Indoors at night. His suitcase was
accordingly taken into the pleasant
| little wood-smelling room next to Pc
ter's, where the autumn sunlight,
scented with the dry sweetness Of
mountain shrubs was streaming.
He began TO play solitaire, on the
porch table, at five and Kow had to
disturb him to set II for dinner ut
seven. AJix was watering the gar
den, Cherry was dressing. 1t was an
exquisite hour Of long shadows and
brilliant lights.
kow had put tureen of SOUP on
the table, and AlIx had returned with
damp, clean hands and trinity brushed
hair, for supper, when Peter came up
through the garden. Cherry had ram
bled Off in the direction of the barn a
Few moments before. but Martin had |
followed her and brought her back. |
remarking that she had had no idea |
or the time and was idly watching
Antoine milking. She slipped into her
place after they We're all eating, and
hardly raised her eyes throughout the
meal. If Alix addressed her she f1ut-
tered the white lids as If 1t were an
absolute agony to look up; to Peter
she did not speak at all. But to Mar
TN. she sent an occasional answer.
and when the conversation Jagged. as
i was apt to do In this company, she
nervously filled 1t with random re-
marks Infinitely less reassuring than
silence.
How long do we stay here?" Martin
asked his wife after dinner.
stay here?' she echoed, at loss.
Yes he answered, decidedly. 81
an stand little of It, but I don't
hink much of this sort Of lifel ,
hought maybe we could all go into
own for dinner and the theater to- .
borrow or Saturday. But on Monday 4
iell have to beat It,"
"Mondayl' Cherry's heart bounded. $
Martin. Isn't 1t mistake to go on Y
retendlng-' she began bitterly. But II
'eter's voice, In the drawing room. In II
her. "Ill let you know O
ell talk about J" she had time to $;
ny hurredly, before he came out to If
lem. He flung himself Into chair. M
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17
CHAPTER XVI.

The evening dragged. Allx had sug.
gested bridge, but Martin did not play
bridge. So she went to the piano, and
began to ramble through various
songs.
Cherry and Peter, left at the table.
did not speak to each other; Peter
leaned back In his chair, with a olga
rette; Cherry dreamlly pushed TO and
fro the little anagram wooden block
letters.
But presently her heart gave great
plunge, and although she did not alter
her different attitude. or raise her
eyes her white hand moved with dI.
rected impulse, and Peters casual
glance fell upon the word "Alone."
When he laid his finished cigarette
In the tray, 1t was to finger the let
ters himself. in turn, and Cherry real.
tied with a great thrill of relief that
he was answering her. Carelessly. and
celebrating one word before he began
another he formed the question: INV
office tomorrow"
Martin always with me-" Cherry
spelled back. She did not glance at
Peter, but at Martin. who was watch
Ing the fire, and at Alix. whose back
was toward the room.
Come on, have another game -
Peter asked. generally. while he
spelled quickly; "Wnl arrange sail.
ing first possible day
ak. humming with her song. said
Walt a few minutes - and Martin
glanced up 20 say. mo. I'm no good al
TINT thingv
Then Cherry and Peter were upob.
served again. and she spelled Mart
goes Monday. Plans 10 take me-"
Peter had reached for magazine
he whiried through the pngrs. and
sa~hed. Then he began 10 piay with
The anaaams again
Gan sou ger away without mnlf
he spelled
"ii"H p Cherry Instantly asked
And a. Peters hands went ON hnni.
ng d iililf bridge Of wooden letters
'hs vent "n "AliN 10 train. Narih /
Alih me 40 ciiy impossible
give BIN re SIP pDfer spened |
lnd 1fier . pause he added 'Idfe or /
lenih."
l''al'uli i0 efaie,' Gloomy SPELLED I
'iplug ihf words aNny One hy one.
Must NHli Peter lrear. Ala I
Nalnf hef song op crash ol rhons
ans ~ ihe iahlo NiwfWHns h|m
N'li} Npf noN lNt''y reallns mau
'Nf lHff PAD bun . lllNe peu of
'n} NlnDls
'iil ~ ip4N Ala Hli NIih .pn
'w iNf tfNH NNf lniNr % lNNNNm
'f NninlNp'e.4 Nm NnNn 10 Nm
'W Nei tH'lnNH fNHu'nH nhli MOI
4N'H NAli m 4''pHF fV ll
'Aea iommN Rsu ~ a.as u
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17

town and go TO the Orpneuln?' AID
asked, for the plan Ind been suggest
ed at dinner-tlme.
! 'I'll blow you girls 70 any show you
like" Martin offered.
Remarklng that DE WAS tired. Peter
went to his room. Cherry, with only
general goodnight, also disappeared.
to find AIlx arranging beds and pill
lows on their sleeping porch.
"Oh, Allx-Im so worried-fn 80
sick with worry!" Cherry whispered
He won't listen to me. He won't
hear Of q divorcer"
II knowl" Alix said. dlstressedly.
But what shall dol cant 60
with hlmI' Cherry protested.
AK was silent.
"What shall I DOR Cherry pleaded
again.
"Why, | don't see what else you can
do. but go with him !" Alix said, in
troubled voice. You are his wifa.
For better or worse, for richer or
poorer, till DEATH
1t was said so kindly, With Alix's
simple and embarrassed fashion Of
giving advice, that poor Chegry could
not resent It. She could only bow her
head desolateJy upon her knees, as
she sat, child-fashlon, In her bed, and
Try.
"A nice mess I've made Of my life! !"
he sobbed. I've made nice mess
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17

Ssas eoiy. But / can't go back :" She
sddcf. rifh sudden force aud con.
~r'i"o ihaf fsaebed him ~ last
'Nhy cnnf your"
Eroaose yOu doD't love nle. Mar.
co. snd 900 knDn NJ Cont love
s~
Wei, boz }0u c9D'f expect ibe say
- frit ei.sn ~ g0i married a. last
s~e,er' hs saiq. cumsily. DO you
>ss~'osf other meu eDd a0meD talk
ssi< sat Nheu ule lhe DOlsliy has
sDfa N
a dopi kn0s boss fhey iaik I 0uly
ss~~ boz , feel 81 fhegy sai1 chilled
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1snlr. sAo hRi hyeioAfd he less
50 sks's Nnklh. Ipssed fifm NJ no
assssss SAD sigYea ~ hands dsDp NJ
- ~ psesfis AipuNf ~ ile FarlDF
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17
"A Nice Mess i've Made Of My Lifel"
She Sobbed.

T She Sobbed.
Of It'll I wlsh-oh, my God, how J
wish l was dead"
MY own life has been 80 darned
easy" Alix mused, In a cautious I'M
dertone, sitting. fully dressed, on the
side of her own bed, and studying her
sister with plying eyes. 1--WE often
wondered If l could buck up and get
through with 1t If some of that sort of
thing had come to me l don't know.
of course. but 1t seems to me that I'd
| say: Who loses his life shall gain
ftP and I'd stand anything-people
and places hated. loneliness and pow
erty-the whole bag Of tricks! think
| | would. | mem I'd read the Bible
and Shakespeare, and enjoy my meals,
and have garden" Her voice sank.
Il know It's terribly hard for you.
Cherry" she ended, suddenly pitIfuI.
Cherry had stopped crying. dried
her eyes. and had reached resolutely
for the book that was waiting on the
little shelf above the porch bed.
You're bigger than am" she said. |
quietly. "Or else I'm so made that !
suffer more l wish l could face the
music. But can't do anything I'm
sorry. One knows of unhappy mar
riages, everywhere, without quite
fancying just what horrible tragedy
an unhappy marriage is! Don't min6
me, Alix."
.Allx was conscious. as she went ont
to speak to kow about breakfast, and
to give final glance at flres and
lights, tnat this was one of the times
when girls needed WISE mother mr. a
father, who could decide blame. and
advise.
Coming back from the kitchen. with
a pitcher Of hot water. she saw Mar.
tin' In welter of evening papers
staring at the last pink ashes of Il
wood fire. Upon seeing her he got IL,
and with cautious glance toward the b
bedroom doors lie said:
Look here a minute! Cnn the,
hear us?" AK set down her pitcher
Of water. and came to stand beside
him.
Hear us-Pet-r and Cherryt No
out on orr porch. and Peters
porch is even farther away. why?"
Take look. will your ne said. ~
want 10 speak 10 you!"
alix. mystitied. duly went to qIancs
n Cherry. reading now I'm little fun.
mel Of yellow Hight. and then crossed
10 enter Peters room His porch wa
lark, but she could see the outline OF
he tall figure lying across the bed.
"AsieepY" she asked.
Nope I" bee answered.
well, don't 10 10 sleep w,thou.
pulling rug over You" she com
handed. r1ood.nighf. Pete %
Go BIZ coNTINUED)
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-02-17

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10 tbs Tinted States during last yeal
amounted ~ SAP o deelne m NOR,
ihan -.e0 as compared WIN Inc ven,
oi 1910 When classified ihore Ma,
shown nn Increase is nciiou. poeir,
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md lp,erllns and b aeellno M azrl
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