Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, August 15, 1912, Page 4

PAGE FOUR The Evening Telegram THE EVENING TNLEGRAM, LAK gL THE CITY FARMER. i Published every aiternoon from the Kentucky Buildiag, Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the postoffice at Lake- iand, Florida, as mail mattes of the second class. M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. A. J. HOLWORTHY Business and Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year ....-«.. . $5.00 Six mooths . veess 3,60 Three monthe ... .. 1.26 Delivered anywhete within the limits of the City of Lakeland for 10 cents & week, #rom the same office iz issued THE LAKELAND NEWS s weekly newspaper giving tlens, county affairs, etc. snywhere for $1.00 per year. DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For President—Woodrow Wilson. For Vice President—Thomas C. Marshall. Presidential Electors-—Jefferson B. Browne, J. Fred DeBerry, Charles E. Jones, W. Chipley Jones, Leland J. Henderson, H. C. Sparkman. Congressman, State at Large— Claude L’Engle. Congressman, First District—S. M. Sparkman. Congressman, Second District — Frank Clark. Congressman, Third District—Em- mett Wilson. Governor—Park Trammell. Attorney General—Thos. F. West. Secretary of State—H. C. Craw- ford. Commissioner of Agriculture—W. .\ McRae. Treasurer--J. C. Luning. Comptroiler—W. V. Knott. Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion—W. N. She: ta, State Chemist—R. E. Rose. Adjutant Gencerai—J. C. R. Foster. “0Oh, God. send us another Bob Ingersoll to arouse the people,” suid an evangelist recently. We don't need him to stir things up. \We have Pastor Russell and he has things pretty well “het™ up now, even though he don’t believe in hell, With new banks being established in Palatka, Daytona, Lakeland and various other places throughout the State, 'tis proof conclusive that Flor- ida is indeed enjoying much pros- perity.-—Palatka Times-llerald. Some people seem to have an in- growing grouch, and the more dis- agreeable they can be the better they seem to like it. In the grouch loses trade that has gone to swell the coffers of his more agree- able and accommodating competi- tor; in the home love soon flies out the window when the ill tempered fault finder enters its portals—in fact, in everything he undertakes, the grouch proves a loser. husiness Tait was sent a crate of Florida mangoes this Instructions for eating should have been inclosed, but perhaps it's as well not to let him into the secret, for should som» fereign dignitary desire an audience, it would be quite embarrassing for all parties concerned to convey the information to the distinguished vis- itor that the President was in the private precinets of his bath tub en- joying his first taste of this tropical delicacy. week, The young people of today are to handle the affairs of tomorrcw, and we stop to wonder if they are fitting themselves for the undertaking. In the old days the schools laid great stress on the three fundamentals reading, writing and arithmetic. To- day the average graduate has to think twice before he knows for cer- tain whether Washington crossed the Delaware or the Mississippi or whether it was a Declaration of In- dependence that signed or 2 promissory note. As for working an aver problem in Arithmetic, a child in the fiith grade can tell them more in five minutes than they will remember in that many days, It js not so much the fault of the teach- ers as it pupil They idle their time away thinking, “Oh, well, what's the use, the will take care of me,” but they cventual- Iv wake up in the cold, gray dawn of the morning and find they have to face the battles of life alone and un- prepared, and they can have no on to blame but themselves. Whether one is a hewer of wood and a drawer of water or a leader among men and affairs, depends solely upon them- selves. An educated, energetic, am- bitious person cannot be held down, but the secret to success lies in mak- ing the most of one's advantages when the opportunity presents it- self. was is the ‘old man’ a re sume of local matters, crop condl- Sent The country town used to be a stock joke, the men at the head of any city" biggest affairs fisrt came to town a Rubes. The tide of migration has turned, and with it the joke ha: the idea that a few thoisand dol watermelons—everything he ure, lars out of his experience. pieces all his dyspepsia. e e—————— his nerves as no other tonic will, On the prongs of the fork he can pitch away the worst attack of spirit for any crisis. is doing infinitely more. building strength, enkindling spirit, heart, and blessing his soul.—- Ex. THE “BULL MOOSE" DESCRIBED It is & long lane that has no turn, The Rev. Wm. J. Long, of Stanford, Cenn., now is having all kinds of fun e —————————————————————————— e at the expense of Cononel Roosevelt. It may be recalled that Mr. Long was the first person to be designated as a “nature fakie” by the Colonel, In the New York Independent he takes up the discussion of the bhull moose which scems to have been put for- ward by common consent as the em- blem o the third term party. In this instance Mr. Yong defies con- tradiction by quoting from the Col- bhook, “The Itunter.” lere, however, are sonu of the traits he, himself, finds to b pessessed by the bhull moose: He is of a wandering and flighty onel’s own disposition, “He is at heart an arrant coward and is without a spark of real that v, of moral courage. YAt all times is the bul! fascinated by too bright a ligh: “He trail. “He moos. makes a crooked always cannot tolerate a rival, but flies into a jealous rage at the first sungestion that there bull moose in the unive “Thongh he e never mak other any travels a creat deal any real prog Pat always swi wround to a poind not far tfrom where he started.” The following quotations, {(hough, are alleged to have been taken from the Colonel’s boolk: “The bull moose lives on the pub- lic domain and is wasteful feeder. “He is of a wandering and fighty disposition, His flesh, moreover, is coarse and stingy; his hide is thick and of very poor quality.” “He frequently shows a clumsy slowness of apprehension which amounts to downright stupidity.” Taking all these tion, Mr. Long feels that the emblem avery into considera- It also looks gentleman has been well chosen. the reverend enjoving the last laugh. Ex as if was GRAINS OF GOLD ——————————————————————————————————————————————— No women is educated who is not cqual to the suceessful managzement ot a family, If thou knowest anything good ©! a man tell it unto others; if anv thing ill, tell it privately to thy- self. The views of every man should be directed towards a moderate, independence which mo man can be even honest ake up your mind to think of fw hat yon have in life that is cood, ix!‘ink out what the future may hold for and then you will forge: worries and your heart will croW light and the world seem full jof sunshine Democracy giant infant however without happy. solid, novw you, petty today is just muscles, cipiining, encouraging, inspiring; it needs to think not of rights cnly lLut of duties—Ex. Rube who came to But the Rube has made good. Most of turned upon the city man who has lars and afew books on agriculture will make him a successful farmer. Even a stupid turnip is said to know a city farmer as soon as it sees him; the peas fairly rattle in their pods with derision as he pass- es; wandering too near the bee hive with a book on honey-making, he gets stung in three places; his cauli- flowers turn out to be cabbages; the thunder sours his milk; the drouth gets his corn; the peaches drop off before they ripen; the rot strikes his potatoes; the hogs destroy the has goes wrong, and “‘farming is a fail- Yet, in spite of these diffi- culties, the city farmer, in every part of our alnd, is making good— and especially in this part of Flor- ida-—and is getting more than dol- A well-handled hoe wil} hack to Swinging a naxe or grubbing hoe wil! tone up “‘the blues.” In the wake of the plow he picks up strength to meet any emer- geney, The dash of the shower that wets him to the skin composes his Neighbors look- ing over the fence may think he is only weeding tomatoes, or splitting wood, or digging potatoes. But he He is re- quickening his brain, purifying his Wilderness like a!woolens, latest sty awakening to a (on- | suaranteed. scionsness of its powers but with-! Mr. Pittman is one of ths vers out a full control of its limbs or|cutters and fitters in It needs educating, dis-|Try him FLA., AUG. 15, 1912. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR The S S s | contentedly busy. One Endeavor worker said to an proper time.” This was a ment worth having. Rev. compli last year, away up as far as vegeta. tion grows on a mountain side o Colorado. They have a little bu cosy tent headquarters but hills and gathering delicious berries. It is chilly there and gath past-time enjoyment Mr. Winnard does not have in Tampa. named Eldora. Mr. Alexander Lim supplies the Palm avenue pulpit til its pastor returns by September. union feeling in the work. answering of letters, and ready as ing into our ranks. messages soon to all societics. Presbyterian Endeavorers in time” When leaving they went out said then, but probably it “Why, how do do; you here!" uenal plan freshments. s0 glad to ¢ ink telling about the flies. A stiteh in time saves nine,” would apply heve, the causes as well as to try to re- dveee the supply of matured flies, A friend in Jacksonville to whom and campaign leaflets were mailed as to about seventy-five other society leaders, promptly replied: “That was a splendid lot of literature vou sent.” This was encouraging to the the €. E. work ma- who sent terials, And here iz another thong! worker, Miss Ruth Haven, pre of the Christian church society in = Petersburg. She wrote upon receiy ing the efliciency letter: “Our so ciety has not been started long bur we are taking hold as fast as possi ble. We will gladly learn the son you sent copies of. We will endeny or to do our part for Christ.” We have no press space in pa pers west of Ocala, This conditio: should he improved, for West Ploy ida is the great “white to harvest fic'd for Christian Endeavors it Florida, and the help aive is neoded especially in that poy tion of the State. This was a cheery mess Magzdalene: one newshaper “Had Junior and . | vesterday regardless of storm Mogdalene Endeavorers, many them, have to go from one to thro. miles to get to United Brethren chureh. Rt had their meetings, Ang 12, they are held vear-aroun! Sunday. This is O, K. arit District convention talk is cottin plentifal lowed by hustling in soveral - of the State. GRACE A TOWNSEND, State . E Press Supt Interlachen, Ang 15, 14 gervices in thei- thev more and it will 1 ) Mary had a little car, Which you of course have «oop Mary never had a blow-out Cause “twas equipped wir berine. Ruh SEOD O ST IO0 QIVHOTQPOFOIQBOIOO4 A New Tailor Shop i Mr. Pittman, the new - fl»ogun work in the R iing, room 2. He comes | mended. e has the S s W . Also press and clear Room 2, Ru: IN EARNEST. Lakeland News does not he- lieve in town “knockers.” We do not believe in Endeavor grumblers, eith- ei. Workers of the true metal are the kind that prefer to be happy and other, “You can always be relied upon to do the proper thing at the and Mrs. James F. Winnard, from the Palm Avenue Presbyterian church in Tampa, are summering as spend much day-time hours exploring the wild ering wood for their stove is one Their lo- cation is near a small mining town State President Francis Coffin has issued his first message to the State He urges close partnership For prompt ance of those who have had ex- perience in managing society or dis- trict work, to the new officers com- These mimeo- graph letters were only addressed to State and district officers or superin- tendents, but Mr. Coffin plans to send Mi- ami had a “backward” social recent- Iy. The guests entered at the back door of the manse, and in greetings remarked, “\We have had a pleasant of the front door. Wonder what they One feature was of the some nice games and ro- So many papers are usitg much necessity of children doing their part in killing We suggest that the sayine, If they are allowed no breeding places there will be no flies and the Juniors can watch out for a mimeograph letter, efficiency songs A e o A it t L 1 bill. rire mile g Gy G R R Glorious is the vacation habit,l especially for hotel kecpers. others, it is apt to be the time for | the hardest licks of work. To save a quarter, you carry your | - suitcase to the station, quires about as much effort as is| necessary to take care of a vegetable gerden for a week. seats himself in a thick and squshy upholstered car seat, in hot weathe:, while even the most menial house- maid has a wicker chair in her shady kitchen porch, and would rather sic | on the ground than in such a sweat box as falls to the lot of thetourist. ' You gradually slump down into your seat, vainly endeavoring to. make a right angle fit into the per-| pendicular human walk about the station while the! train is having a ten-minute stop would make you feel yourself again. jut you dislike to make it look as if | you weren't having a good time. Arrived at your hotel, house, or camp, you proceed the next duy to climb a mountain, play seven sets of tennis, or tramp fifteen miles with a fish pole. training for the past eleven months his been covering the half-mile walk t. and tfrom your business. After suffering next day from an advanced stage of dilapidation, you deplore your anxiously for gray hairs, and begin to think of retiring from business. It takes a philosopher to rest om 4 vacation. pher you will probably work harder and fret more trying to keep cool and comiortable than you ont and get lamed up playing base- There wlho get full physical benefit from 2 hot weather outing. s1:t3 of those who uare contented to sit around on listening to the clicking of the knit- ting needles, drinking in the peace oi the forest or the shore, The people who keep themselves in con- stant physical training by daily ex- the persons are endless number who think can't walk half &g at home, but who will cheer- fully play a nine-inning game of | baseball when o n a vacation, | pay for it. -Ex. g Certainly the antoist with a bhurst- 'a“ ed casing is no relation to the auto- | ist to be seen with Rubberine, | —-— IO EAAAAS A WA AAAN A A £6.530 Hanan Shoes at ... ___. 4,05 S Shirtsat. .. oo -~ k}( 0.00 ¢ , .00 Stetson & Knox Hats o 3 ‘v&“ 2.00 Walk Over Shoes 3.00 Hats at___ = | 350 “ T R 0 .00 25.00 Maiaaa. 330 S 20.00 4 et ) 1.78 & 81.30 Shirtsat. _.__._ ' 13.00 9 g8 & Everything else in Men" Furnishings at the Largest cut pric-- T. 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