Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 16, 1914, Page 4

PAGB FOUR The Evening Telegram L e e s Published every afternoon from the Telegram Building, Lakeland, Fla. Entered in the postoffice at Lake- land, Florida, as mail matter of the second class. — M. F. HETHERINGTON, EDITOR. —— SUBSCRIPTION RATES. JNe FERT . .v.iieieeeeanins $5.00 Bix montn® .......... seeiie 30 Mhree MONINS . ....ovoveves . 1.25 Delivered anywhere within the Himits of the City of Lakeland for 10 eents a week. From the same office is issued THE LAKELAND NEWS, A weekly newspaper giving a resume of local matters crop conditions, eounty affairs, etc. Sent anywhere for $1.00 per year. O ———— e T TS e e e In this issue of the Telegram we reprint from the Jackson, (Mich.), Patriot a lengthy letter written by Mr. E_ W. Barber, one of the pro- prietors of that paper, who has spent the winter at Crookeq Lake in this county. We strongly commend this letter to the perusal of all our readers, and we wish it could be cir- culateq all through the North, for it is a first-class immigration docu- ment. Mr. Barber is a close and accurate observer; he has been a regular winter visitor to this part of Florida for years; he has studied the State and its resources carefully, and he groups the facts (-omwrninz' those resources in such a clear and| comprehensive way and so free from exaggeration that his letter has far more value than the usual expres-, sion of opinion from the tourist and| is a reliable statement of facts upon which a just judgment of Florida can be founded, Rilealls bl Senator John snarp William:, of Mississippi, is known as one of the most sagacious of our public men in matters of statesmanship, but it was not suspected that he could also come out strong on theology. Recently he delivered an address in Philadelphia from which we take ‘the following which will meet the views of a great many people in this country in matters spiritual: “My theology of life is that God is as good to His children as we are to ours, and you know that, while we chide and chastise them for their sins, we always forgive them > the bureautocratic government t hat has grown up under the present gystem; it includes provisions for permitting the state to bond itself for internal improvement; it means the scientific development of the Everglades and the building of a| system of good roads. All this is| included in the call for a conven- tion and can be secured if the peo- ple of Florida now insist that those| becoming candidates for the legisla-' lature pledge themselves to see that| ed call-| proper resolutions are pas ing for a constitutional conven-!| tion."” FOR COUNTY TREASURER raccording to I'stock the | tional {in prices, as these affected all States| BVENING TELRGRAM, LAK WHAT FLORIDA OFFERS THE HOMESEEKER (Continued from page one) its climate for an increase in value 204 per cent of farm lands a between 1900 and 1910, the thirtieth census, with than one-eighth of its area under cultivation. In the per- centage of increase in value of farm property Florida ranked eighth among the States; in the value of farm buildings the seventh; in live ninth; and these propor- values are not due to the rise of ov in Florid less I announce my candidacy for the office of county treasurer, subject to the action of the Dlemocritic pri- mary. Having been bookkeeper in; that office for five years, I am thor- ing my efficiency. Being thus ¢mi-| nently qualified for the position, I respectfully solicit the support of the voters, and promise, if elected, to give the same conscentious and pains-taking care to the service of the county in the future as I have done ip the past. EDWARD J. YOUNG. FOR COUNTY TREASURER I announce myself a candidate for county treasurer of Polk county sub- ject to the acticn of the Democratic primary election June 2, 1914, WERNER G. JONES, Auburndale, Fla. ——————————————————————————————————— TAX COLLECTOR [ announce myself a candidate for Tax Colector of Polk county, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary ) June 2. F. M. LANIER, election HELPFUL WORDS FROM A LAKELAND CITIZEN Is your back lame and painful? Does it ache especially after ex- ertion? Is there any soreness in the kid- néy region? These symptoms suggest weak kidneys If so there is danger in delay. Weak kidneys get fast weaker. Give vyour trouble prompt atten- tion. Doan’s Kidney Pills are | kidneys. for weak and always love them. He put us here with the birds and trees and flowers to make us happy. T be- lieve that men and women who trs to bhe * fellows,” in that are good’ and helpful to one er, will have a they zood they anoth anoth ood reception wl Cross dam to ti mu( coin to PO] cony s as to The Miami Herald, wi gives clea 1 well-consi sons for opinions on public questions, announces without reserve for a new constitu tion and thinks that a conv should be called by the lature to frame one. for the Legi ure are now co forward the agitation of tl is timely gh next As cand might to test is aroused it well the candidates on question. The Herald puts the matter follows il ¢ to say that for prac- tically fift vears there has been a strone desire for a new state con- itution of 18835, its day and n people well, has been outgrown by » fact that the s » has developed in a much than could ibly seen at the time of its The people now want a to adopt a new and pro- If that were reforms poss on further strug lature. It compre- hends ang includes all other propo- Your neighbors use and recomh mend them. { Read this Lakeland testimony. | J. B. Grifin, 326 8. New York f AVE.; says: ‘“‘Some recommended oughly familiar with the work, and , refer to any county cOmmissioner OF 'y .yiran: member of the school board concern-: alike. A most significant indication of Florida's prosperity is the fact that, according to a recent state- ment of the per capita deposits in national banks, it stood second of| the thirteen southern States, Texas| 1g first with $40.09 for each in- and Florida next with| 889 11, 1f perchance there are those who think that Florida owes its pros- perity largely to the money spent by} winter tourists, to its early vege- tables and its superior citrus fruits.| facts controvert this idea. Of course,| tourists in large numbers come to +his greatest American peninsula inj the winter, escaping from the ice-| bound north to enjoy its genial cli- mate., Moreover, becoming pvrsonul-i ly acquainted with its resources, many of these winter visitors invest large sume here, and thus in two! aid in its development. : Its grapefruit, oranges and early vege-' tables—the latter including nearly all that are grown in the north— !bring millions of dollars annually, ‘!':t these are only a part of its rv—i fources, | The cigar industry amounts to millions of dollars and it} grows the highest grade and most| expensive cigar wrapper produced in the United States. Some of the to-| bacco land being worth $1,000 and| over per acre; it produces an ave r~‘ age of $65.000 bales of the famous| sea island cotton of the finest qual- ity; more than five million dollars’ worth of fish are shipped from its, ‘waters each year; it furnishes the| finest sponge in the western hemis- phere and thousands of persons are| engaged in this industry; of tur-| pentine anqd rosin its forests vield| j more than the same area an_\'\vhr-rni‘ elge in the world, these two articies ‘of commerce bringing about $35,- 000,000 a vear; it is great for lum- ber, and is said to have more vir- gin standing timber than any other State east of the Rocky mountains. 1h;\tinr: more than a hundred varie-| | ties ways vearly, | of trees; it has some of the zylm'; textensive apiaries in the world shipp mey by the carload and by st S eXe for ponl- J. B. STREATER Contractor and Builder Having haq twenty-one years' experience in building and con in Lakeland and vicinit tracti best serv e in this line, If contemplating y. I feel competent to render the building, will be pleased to furnish estimates and all information, All work guaranteed. Phone 169 34 3083 B GoeBe B EHGB BB BrFrBe ‘ ¢ desire need. .:li.. $ 3 L4 & & o & @ & @ & @ & & @ @ & @ sitions for reforms to meet the changed conditions It includes a reform in the way of taxation; of a reform in the courts and court pro- ceedings; a reform in the state gov- ernment, doing away with much of PEPPPPPPPP D | Beautiful Jewelry We have here everything that womankird could and there are many useful articles that men If you are looking for the latest novelties at fair prices, see our display first J. B. STREATER - The Newest Ornaments for Summer Wear areincluded inour large stock of «:l ort i exercises endeavor prodisegy i 2 .“It's no trouble t 3 “i ; ’[‘t;v‘ofii develop :rre;g?}f?!rmrfirfix}l:ro; l:v\u:d‘lt:- b ® the strong arm and bears the long labor.Persistence is the key to existence?” Hlrlier? Koppran, ! "~ VENS JEWELER LAKELAND, FLA. B o B o B BB B B B B B B B Industrial .-|And besides all this Florida is ‘rh~ Panama canal, of the mightiest | night. ELAND, FLA, MARCH 16, 1914. amounting to about $50,000,000. At the close of almost every week we hear the ex- plosion from blasting the rock at Fort Meade, eighteen miles distant Index, Al great cattle State. ‘ These are some of the resources ofj Florida, in addition to its magnifi- and only a beginning No wonder that its population in-| per cent cent climate, has been made. becoming known, creased a fraction over 42 ] in the decade from 1900 to 1910, while the United States, as a whole, | increased 21 per cent during thg gsame period. | For ‘healthfulness no State of [hf«j Union excels Florida, and no county : Polk in this respect. Both the county have a; in many substantial: surpas the and brilliant future ‘ Hundreds of beautiful lakes.: State ways. the water vieing with the air for clearne add beauty and utility to the county, the population of which increased 93 per cent in ten years. Its material resources are of a per- manent and durable character, and rizht here, at (rooked Lake, is na- ture's sanitarium. ! endowed with splendid excellent harbors and with the opening of Florida, watsrivays, the pathway. .ommerce the world has ever known, cannot help feeling the vivifying impulse of this new trade route for the eastern and the western hemis- pheres. With each ten acres of land capable qf furnishing more freight from many more more peo- of lakes ever he-| than is possible acres in colder climates, ple are coming to this land and sunshine to li than jstory of any southern fore in the commonwealth. | PETER PAN SALE TO i OPEN TUESDAY 9 A. M.| The Peter Pan Minstrel seat sale will open Tuesday promptly at 4 a.! m. for the performance Wednesday The ladies of the Woman's, ('lub and cast are handling the sale| of the exchange tckets. And to] those who have purchaseq same ofi ladies and wish choice seats must be in line at that hour, for first come first served. No phon¢ orders will be answered until those are served! who come in person with exchange| tickets or cash orders. his sale will| be justice to all. No favoritism hown in Peter Pan Minstrel sale. ! R Ly E. L. Tucker’s New Market Fer the cheapest and Best Meat in town : New line of Groceries, Phone 67 Red North Florida Avenue, -y B % STV OOV O ON OIS ONON O N ONOW A If Your Easter Clothe Are Tailored-To-Ord By Ed. V. Price & G they’ll possess marked refinement of pattern, unquestioned style, correct fit and lasting service Don’t Wait Beyond To- day To Be Measured For A Handsome Easter Suit Our showing of exclu= sive wollens will make selection easy and the Prices Are Reasonable Williamson-Moore ( “FASHION SHOP FOR MEN Phone 298 Drane Bldg FIRST NATIONAL BA “Prosperity | Here and my Chief Clerk, ! : row Wilson, will assis '3 maintaining it. Just mighty good time to ;‘ some money and | mend this Band a place to put it 4 { Alligator Goo_dhsA *» ‘2 ; o HED : I : té . Are interesting, useful and durablc 2 ;h |3 We carry Handbags Purses, Belt- [ © § NOVELTIES = - % i e 4 5 : The [Lakeland Book S ' Benford & Steitz v":'ilhoul effort A Start fo- day with S [ ] Soma o) o tead when you bri 3 SRRy e American State Bank DEPOSIT WITH “Be an American,”