Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 23, 1912, Page 4

PAGE FOUR e ——————— The Evening Ielegrani Published every afternoon from the Kentucky Building, Lakeland, Fla. Entered 1 the postottice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. A, J. HOLWORTHY Business and Circulation Manager. SUBSCKIPTION RATES: One year ...... i $5.00 8ix months ........ 2.50 Three mouths Sisane s8R Delivered anywhere within the )imits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents a week, ———————————— | From the same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS a weekly newspaper giving a sume of local matters, crop condi- tions, county affairs, etc. anywhere tor $1.00 per year. T ——————— e ———— ——— e e Did you ever know any one to die “deader” and wmore quickly than his ribs, Mr. La Follette? e (Cromwell Gibbons' platiorm occu- pies several columns of solid type. He needs a newspaper man to act as condenser, RN AN Mr. Ospina, the Colombian minis- ter, has been “separated” from his job at Washington. Me was lco pre- vious, and his government wisely de- clined to stand for his “sass’ to the United States. Y VARSI, There used to be town over on the West Coast called St. Petersburg. Latterly it changed its name to Greater St. Petersburg, and now the Times, which is published there, calls it Greatest St. Petersburg. Guess that little village over in Rus- sia I8 Little St. Pete. -0 There's a mighty fine weekly pa- per—The Lakeland News—going out of this office today and'entering the homes of nearly every person who can read in the north half of Polk county, outside the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland merchant whose ad- vertisement is not in the Lakeland News i8 missing the very best oppor- tunity that can be offered him to . draw the trade of the surrounding country, PR N —— Whenever an all-right man is un- justly attacked it does him good, be- cause it brings him forth in the limelight where all may inspect his character. That's the way it work- ed with Wayne Thomas, whose mod- est ambition s to represent Florida as a delegate to the Democratic Convention. He's a much more prom- inent candidate, and his chances of success have been materially increas- ed, since the Pensacola News made an unwarranted attack upon him. —————— A lecturer in paying his respects to the young man who tipples, said: “The railroads don't want him, the ocean liners don't want him, the lanks don't want him.” Then, re- ferring to an advertisement of a sa- loon keeper for a bartender who does ot drink, “The saloon-keeper does not want him.” Turning with his most wincrome smile to the audience, he said: “Now, girls, do you want him?"—Miami Metropolis. R N — SEND BETTER MEN TO THE LEGISLATURE The cry is going out over the state that extreme care should be exercised in the selection, this year, of the members of the legislature. With the experience of previous legislatures, and especially the on that met last year, well in mind, there is every reason that the cry should be heded. From time to time the papers of the state tell us of this judge an that judge declaring some act of the lust legislature unconstitutional un- til it would seem that there was very little left of the work of the session in the way of law-making. e that better and still better men should this year be sent to the legis- lature.—Miami Herald. Sent | TiE EVENING TELEGRAM LAK ELAND, FLA, FEBRUARY 23, 1912 -y | S)LETEING THAT IS “This nation s not need more bocks so much as it needs more heuses where the poor may enjoy isul.li:.',m and pure air.” ' This is the proposition which a professional librarian has put up tc !lhv millionaire philanthropists. 1t is peculiar coming fr m such soucres; but it rings none the less true. Expert knowledge of the benefitsof libraries must lead to recoguition ai- so of their limitatious. He who Krows what books do for the public fought to know too what they cannot do for us. Books are a great blessing, but breathing room is a greater one; in- .ormation is good; but home and health are better. The congestion of our great cities Te1is the menuce of civilization and of This is the nightmare Carlyle, learning. which haunted George's m: in which he ciies: “Whewo o saall come the new bar- barians? Go throngh the squalid quarters of great cities, and you may even their gathering hordes; how shall learning perish? Men will cease to read, and see, How, cartridge throw them at the cats, But houses are dear, and healthy ones for the poor impossible except in country towns. The slum exists, it is said, as a con- scquence of idleness, intemperance and incompetency. Can books cure these? Nothing can but wholesome conditions of living which promote health and hope and pride. “Woe unto them that join house to liouse, till there be no room, saith the Lord of Hosts." Even if the scholar, the architect, the (raftsman can find in books the means of his advancement, yet it is]cost price, fiddling in the midst of a conflagra- tion to sit down and study under day darkening walls and in poisoned air. Books are man's best invention. But let us not forget that the first and best invention of One wiser than man came at the command: “Let there be light.” If all the libraries ever built were torn down and their books burned, the world would lose nothing that it could not soon replace. But if, upon their beautiful sites, should be built bright, roomy, well ventilated homes for the poor, that are now crowded worse than cattle, humanity would make a gain that would not wear away in centuries. HOW A REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE IS A BENEFIT The idea of a local real estate ex- change among the dealers of Lake- 1 the following item from the senville Metropolis, showing how the exchange system works in that city: The Jacksonville Real Estate Ex- chanze held its regular monthly nieeting last evening in the banquet hall of the Board of Trade, Various matters of importance wer: discussed and many suggestions mad: relative to civic improvements and matters pertaining to the real estate business. The success of the exchange has surpassed all expectations. When first organized, many members of the exchange were of the opinion that it would be difficult to secure exclusive agency contracts from the property owners, but it has been demonstrated that owners of real estate are very giad to sign such agreements, know- ing that by doing so their property will be sold a great deal quicker through the multiple listing system adopted by the exchange. By listing a piece of property with one member of the exchange the owner secures the co-operation of the entire member- ship, but deals only with the mem- ber with whom he lists the property. d This method makes for quicker sales and absolutely protects the owner from liability of being compelled to pay double commission. Wanted Rellef. 2 Buffering beneath the razor of as Which brings home to us the fact| incompetent barber, the customer elg valed to the operator to halt. “Yes, sir?” fnquired the barber, inclining his head. “Glve me gas!” sald the cus |aVIlitY. Macauley, | convention, in answer to the Tennyson and Ruskin while Henryliall of States, the reports were verb- rpicce is that chapter|ally given by the various State chair- books | in Texas is still living will kindle fagots and be turned intola population of over 3.000,000." Books are so cheap that we can|for u moment and then a voice from and having been broached, we take | district, subject to the action of the Jack-| Democratic primaries, the date of . A PROFITABLE INDUSTRY. i BETTER THAN BOOKS. | One special advantage pessesed hy‘ the swine grower in Florida over his| friend at the North is that here it is the regular thing for sows to farrow two litters o pigs each year. In the cold North the winter time is a dan- serous scason, practically barren, and the usual rule is but one litter per year. In South Florida the safe rule is two. While this does not in prac- tice actually double the yield progeny, it does increase it more than 50 per cent, on the same amount of capital, feed, work and trouble. It is in {tems like this that the su- periority of Florida for farmingz jargely consists. All days are growing and thriving days in all lines known te the farm. Three crops of vegeta- tables and two crops of pigs per year makes a combination that cannot be equaled<n the world. LAND OF LONESOME CENSUS. At the International Sunday school roll men. When the Lone Star State was called a brawny specimen of South- ern manhood stepped out into the aisle and with exceeding pride said: | “We represent the great State of Texas. The first white woman born she now has There was a pause of bewilderment of | | | | the gallery rang out clear and dis- tinet: “Send that woman out to Wyoming [ where everything pleased him except | | -——we need her.” A PAYING INVESTMENT The cost of an orange grove of me- dlum gize, in the pink of condition, is nsually about $1,000 per acre. Prop- erly handled, that grove will produce an averaze of £300 or more per year ret. There is nowhere an investment that will produce a return of more tkan 50 per cent. per annum of the It is true there are some ¢light risks, but on the average there {s nothing better. Irrigation, fer- tilizer and industry make a grove safer than any ordinary investment, and in the profit in response to skill- ful handling is double that of any- thing else. . § POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS § [Political announcements will be accepted and inserted in this column will be carried daily until date of election for $10.00. This fee MUST be paid in advance.] FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Democratic Voters of Polk County: I beg to announce my candidacy for the office of State Senator from this which will be announced later. Respectfully, H. J. DRANE. FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Voters of Polk County: I hereby announce myself a candi- date for State, Senator from Polk county. Having the will to serve the people’s best interests, 1 will use such ability as ! possess in the ef- fort to do so, should they entrust me with this commission. I respectfuliy solicit thie support of all the voters. JOHN F. COX. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. I am a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney for Polk county, and respectfully solicit the vote and support of the reader and every democratic voter at the pri- mary election, April 30. I promise that if elected, I will devote my time and energy to the duties of the of- fice in prosecutions for the State. Respectfully, EPPES TUCKER, JR. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. 1 hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Tax Collector of Polk county, subject to the Demo- cratic Primaries. If elected I prom- ise to discharge all duties of the office faithfully and to the best of my HENRY J. LEWIS. | for one month or less for $5.00, or|ovor met who carried samples.” % THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIVE To Get A Vehicle At Your Own Price Having determined to ~oncentrate my efforts on my Harness Busine.. Kindred Lines, I will offer for a limited time in orcer To Close Out at Cost My Line of Buggies, Sur- ries, Phaetons, Wagons and Other Vchicles e ——— ind Everything on wheels will go nnreservedly, and if you want a vehic, business or pleasure, now is © ur time. The Buggy and McGLASHAN o Harness Man Peacock Building, Oppesite Jail ——— .y | | THIS PARSON CARRIED SAMPLES 2300000000030500300000000 I NEW MAR K E— s MEAT MARKET AND GROcEn A minister who had been doinj raissionary work in India recently ro- STORE tufmed to New York for a visit. He wtll wt DID II!‘ was a guest at a well-known hotel, 4 ! Good Meats, Fresh G {prompt service, reasouatl: the absence of the very torrid sauces and spices to which he had become accustomed in the Far East. Fortu- rately he had brought with him a sapply of his favorite condiments, and, by arranging with the head waiter, these were placed on his tuble. One day another guest saw the appetizing bottle on his neigh- bor's table and asked the waiter to zive him some of "that sauce.” “I'm sorry, sir,” said the waiter, “but it is the private property of this| zentlemen.” The minister, however, overheard the other's request and! told the waiter to pass the bottle. The strainger poured some of the raixture on his meat and took a lib- eral mouthful. After a moment he turned with tears in his eyes to the nminister. “You're a minister of the gospel?" “Yes, sir.” “And you preach heil and damna- tion " “Yes,” admitted the minister. “Well, you're the first minister I 1 | Call cr ; A Ihomnsofi & 809 North Florida Ave. Black. We demonstrated to the best peo- rie in Lakeland last night that we had a clean, moral and safe skating irink for ladles and gentlemen and children to visit. Come and be con- DEALER IN vinced. Admission free. Skates 15 cents for ladies and children and 25 cents ior gentlemen. Open after- noons and nights; Friday afternoon for ladies only, SOME E BARGAIN Office in Clonts' Building The firm of Clough shoe (¢ this day been dissolved Al Lakeland Skating Rink Bowyer Block, over Star Theater. ) b by W. M. Clough, w. the interest and good- Clough, and accounts irm will 'be payable to W M ¢ w. M C D UL BT, “The Girl of My Dreams” Saturday Lakeland, JEWELER “laes Q@ The ! and most <0Mm* . A tull line of Jewelery, Silver- plete 1inc of Watches e brought to Lake* land now on dis* ware and Cut Glass always on hand for you to select from. play. —_— Q. Our Repair Department is the best. Each piece of work S. L. A, CLONIS Real [stite e = . . C. STEV 28 CITY AND COUNTRY PROPERIY NOTICE OF DISSOLTTION. 8 edness of the firm will te asud® y o] [ done promptly and carefully and ALWAYS GUARANTEED