Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 8, 1912, Page 2

PAGE TWO.. | | | The coolest place in townisoursoda fountain. When you are tired and hot you can always find !some- thing sparkhng, deli cious, refreshing and satis- fying here, The many varie- ties of our soft drinks ena- bles you to get just what you want— Something That Goes Right to the Spot There are many ways and many ingredients for making soda water and other summer drinks, but we use only the best methods and the besi goods. poi il L i QUICK DELIVERY Red Cross Pharmacy PHONE 89 | Florida, i work being carried out by the Agri-i Why Not Smoke the BEST A. H. 1. BLUNTS Fers For Sale at All Stands W. Fiske Johnson REAL ESTATE Loars Negotiated Buys and Sells Real Estate. Orang ¢ Grove Property a Specialty. ROOM 7. RAYMONDO BUILDING Made Mockery of Marriage. A question as to the validity of a marriage which took place recently in Colombo, Ceylon, has arisen. The bride and bridegroom played a rather unusual practical joke the cere- mony, for the former dressed up the bridegroom and the latter mas- querated in the woman's clothes, and the ceremony was quite throngh be- fore the two people concerned were identified. as Adam's Luck, e |Good Results of Farmer’s Co- operati on' The following official reports increased products in the <h-mon.~lrnlinn| value of due the to cultural Department, will be of in-i terest. Mr. WL Y. Carter is agent jor this work in Polk county: The Bureau preliminary estimate, Dec. 11, 1911, gives the average yield of seed cot- ton for Florida in 1911 as 384 pounds per acre from 274,492 acres, and of corn as 14.6 bushels per from G56,000 acres. With cotton 403 demonstrators reported on 1 294 acres an average of 3.2 acres for ecach demonstrator, an average yvield of N40.4 pounds of seed cotton per agre and a total of of Statistics in i(s' 1,087,538 pounds. The average vield of cotton in Florida as esti- mated by the Burean of Statistics, Dec, 11, 1911, was 384 pounds. Thus 1t appears that the demonstration methods produced an increase of 118.9 per cent or 1.6 4 pounds per acre above the State average, which at $6 per hundred amounts to $27.38 per acre, or $35,429.92 on 1,204 acres, With corn 435 demonstrators re- ported on 1,339 acres, an average of 3.1 acres for eaci demonstrator, an average yield of 30.9 Dbushels of shelled corn per acre and a total of 42,389 bushels, The average yleld o/ corn in Florida in 1911 as re- ported by the Bureau of Statistics was 11.6 bushels per acre. This shows an increase under demonstra- tion methods of 111.6 per cent or 16.3 bushels per acre, which at 89 cents per bushel amounts to $13.04 acre, ida in . fHE EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLA., APRIL 8, 1912. on Demonstration Work per aere, or $17,460.56 on 1.58 acres, Combining results on lh"st' two crops, we tind a total of $52,800.52 representing the value of increased production of cotton and corn ini Fiorida, due to Demonstration meth- ods on 2,633 acres reported for the year 1911, In addition to the work reported above there were about 1,100 dem- onstrators and co-operators in Flur-v 1911, following demonstra-| tion methods, from whom no reports were received, No attempt has been; {made to estimate the effect of the, work upon the balance of the demon- strators’ “crops or upon the crops of their neighbors. Demonstration Work Is Advancing Year by Year in Florida, Demonstration work in Florida has been advancing year by year both in acreage under cultivation and in increase of yields obtained under demonstration methods over those | obtained under ordinary methods. In 1910 there were 263 cotton | demonstrators reporting on 682 izu-rus an average yield of 572 pounds jof seed cotton per acre. 1911 < fancy vests, In ithere were 403 demonstrators reports ing on 1,294 acres, an average yield of 540.4 pounds per acre. With corn in 1910 there were 166 demonstrators reporting on 398 acres an average yield of 23 bushels ot shelled corn per acre. In lElI!l there were 435 demonstrators re- porting on 1,339 acres an average yield of 30.9 bushels per acre, BRADFORD KNAPP, Special Agent in Charge. odors of oil. or over. Improvements Wrought - (irl by the Business Life Two years ago when 1 first knew Mivs Slakways, she was the despair 6! the stenography cless, Her letters were always among those to be re- copied—they invariably smudged. Her punctuation-marks always went through like so many sword-stabs, her spelling did not always defer to \Webster; her finger nails were in perpetual mourning. She had good clothes them sloppily. Her collar was ways askew; her belt usually slipped from its moorings, and her skirts had a trick of drooping at the back. veit had always a hole in it At the end of the sivNx months she got a job, and I saw her no more till— But | anticipate. One afternoon & business card was handed me and the owner followed fast upon it. 1 looked up with in- stant attention at the well-groomed, dignified young woman who entered. She was very vimply dressed, but in a suit whose perfect cut forced ad- miration. Her hair and skin both slowed with the sheen that spoke elo- quently c¢f daily tubs and salt rubs, Her shoes and gloves Even the little and massage. were irreproachatie, bow at her throat spoke of carefu! ckoice governed by discriminating taste, Yes, the fece and What a Could it be? voice were Miss Slackways, transformation! “You seem surprised to sece me,” she said laughing, and coloring. Well, of course, 1 couldn’t ask her “How did it come about?” but I was burning to know and gradually her talk unfolded it. “You remember, con't time 1 had with my you, the stenography? but wore al- Hee 4 \\':‘!l, 1 was pretty careless those days. I shall never forget how 1 felt when I lost my first pesition, | lost it after the first week. The chief sent back one oi my letters with all the mispelled words underlined, Then he | talked to me and asked me if 1 didn't want to study a while longer; said they all liked me and would take m« on again, if I'd mend some of my careless ways. 243 Riverside Ave “Well, 1 went home and cried and cried, and, of course, 1 woulin't go tack to the school, 1 was too asham- ed, but 1 rented a typewriter and|Q O QGGG Q0 [-X-R-R-R-X-] started practicing at home, There|% @ were some words like ‘believe’ I'd Nol[s spelled wrong so often | had to prac- o I_on [ 5 tice them over hundreds of times be-|g& ® fore the right way came casy. [ filled [ 0 0 Q0 QG QA0 QG OO D sheets of foolscap just w ‘ac| V- edgment’ and 'lol‘;ll:g;tk::l"‘ ::x:mf::l:- Lakeland Lodge No, 31 F. & A. M portunity,” but after that I never for- BASUA u Moasale EaLL every Reoms Lot thabi: and Fourth Monday nights. A cor- dial invitation to visiting brethren. “Then 1 couldn’t help remember-| . ing that the chief had looked several | G. Arendell, secretary; J. L. Love, times at my hands, so 1 had bought a manicure set and had them done once, and then Kept it up every day at home, “After a while 1 got so that my g looked even and perfect— Lakeland Chapter, R. A. M. No. 29 meets the first Thursday night in each month in Masonic Hall. Visit- ing companions welcomed. C. G. Arendell, Sec'y.; J. F. Wilson, H. P. Palm Chapter, O. E. 3. meets every second and fourth Thursday nights of each month at 7:30 p. m. more like yours, and the commas didn't jab through, so 1 thought it wus time then to try for another job. 1t was a broker's office this time— all mahogany and velvet. There was Mrs. another girl there—Private Secretary | F10r® Keen, W, M., Lucie F. B. . to the Head of the Firm, and from | Eeton, Secy. PE RR y = THA RP.BE R the very first day I raade up my mind 1 wanted to look like her and with| Lakeland Camp No. 78, W. 0. W.,| careful attention to her habits and | meets every second and fourth Thurs-: niode of dressing, I soon acquired the [day night. Woodmen Cirele first | same methods, and you see the dif-|and third Thursdays. C. F. Ker- ference. Oh, ves, clothes and care, | Redy, Council Commander, Mrs, Sal- lie Scipper, Guardian ot Circle. will work wonders in a girl." THE CITRUS GROWERS. The meeting of citrus growers to be held in Tampa beginning Thurs- day, April 18, promises to be one of the most interesting of its kind ever held in this great State. The question before the meeting and which will demand the principal attention of those present is the maintenance of the Florida Citrus Exchange. There has been. of late, some talk of abandoning the organi- zation which the leading growers of the State formed several years ago atter years of agitation and which, modeled on the similar organization in California, has been handling such a large proportion of the ¢rop of the State its formation. the SN rowers themselves to decide the operation of the Ex- been of benefit to them wers to say whether ed systematic handling of their product, by the in- they have b by citrus-growing It is for} determine whether or not they will 1.0.0. F. g0 back to the old methods which| Meets every Friday night at 7:30 pn-\':\iled before the Exchange came|at I O. O. F. Hall ,corner Main and linto operation. Tennessee. Visiting brothers cor- The principal complaint made is|dially invited. R. M. DAMPIER, that the Exchange has been too ex- Noble Grand. pensive a proposition and that the|E- M. SMAILES, Rec. Sec. cost of operating its machinery is in . excess of the benefits given. This K. OF P. question doubtless will be thoroughly Regular meeting every Tuédly debated at the meeting in Tampa and | at 7:30 at Odd Fellows Hall. Visit- figures produced to show whether or| ing members always welcome. not the complaint is a just one. That J. W. BUCHANAN, JR,, no more serious question has ever Chancellor Commander. confronted the citrus growers of the|A. M. JACKSON, Secretary. State is certain and upon the de- cision of the convention of this month will depend, to a l:lrgo. extent, n.»" G. A R future of the industry in Florid Meets first Saturday in every E : e of e industry in Florida—{month at J. M. Sparling’s, South | $0OHR0S0E0L0608040000060 605080200 20 H90% $ , Kentucky. J. R. TALLEY, Adjt. l YL & w "I\S : : § Lakeland Artificial Stone Wo™> : { From present indications Sanford G. I A. to B. of ! o e 3 [ Will have one of the best potato "1'“1‘:' Orange Blossom Dig" Eo. 490.|8 Near Electric Light Plant {1 the history of that section, Car-{G- I A. to B. of L. E. meets every 3 MAKES > {load Jots of potatoes will begin to|Second and fourth Wednesdays of§g RED (']‘:A\IENT mESS]':]) ];!{I‘ ‘\ move about the 15th of April. | each month at 2:30 p. m. Visjting|® CALI AND SEE THEM. CAN SAVE YOU MONEY Sisters always welcome, WeGlsanEveriin Reputations WE clean gloves, bathrobes, ladies clothes of all kinds, men’s suits, wearing apparel. Besides, rugs, comforts and blankets, and return them absolutely free from any Express paid on all orders for $10.00 Manhattan Dry Cleanin Phone 233 Red p— BUT ) velvet slippers; in fact all ) JACKSONVILLE FLORID (ompany It’s a Delight to Sit Dow to a Bjur piano. And it- :d to the listener as well us ! Years of piano building «ypretd and study are embodiv. Bros. It is a piano that w and 1 time and be sweet end. Ask for our spe plan, MUSIC CO. A GOOD EASTER SMOKE is assured if you try ' 1nw Blunt cigars. Quality with every puff you tak i certain down to the v+ last @ Better have a supply o7 afford ° friends. You can erous for the Inman BIt only 5 cents each. Manu‘actured b Inman Cigar Factory Crus" d Rock, Sand and Cement for 5°° telligent methods of advertising em- ployed, by the experienced service o' -One trained men in this vast business, by ol ol the candidates for sheriff Monroe county announces himself the overthrow of the green fruit n-\il‘ns a Democrat too poor to put up Adam never had to listen to people who remembered how cold it was, and how long the snow lasted in win- ters thas he had forgotten. and the saving of the individual the $200 necessary to go into the pr-i grower from the extortions of the mary, and will therefore be a candi-|0dd Fellows hall. G. W. Rowland, president; W. B. Hicks, secretary. commission men. It is for them to|date at the general election. MRS. J. C. BROWN Sec'y. Bk 7. B BOSAN. Tew. SUILING BLOCKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS 12 and 18 iach Drain Tile for Sidewalk, Gate Posts. = Mounds, Etec. Good Stock on Hand WE Deliver Free of H. B. ZIMMERMAN. Proprietor. 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