Title:
The Flaming Sword
Accession#:
2006.08.29
Pubication Date:
1921/03
Object ID:
PA—0231
Collection:
Flaming Sword
Additional Notes & Full Text:
Current Events in Our Community Life
BY D. J. RICHARDS
March 1921
LEE COUNTY held its fourth annual fair at Fort Myers, Fla., February 15 to 18 inclusive, and the interest shown this year eclipsed all previous efforts. The American Eagle, in its issue of Feb'y 24, gives a detailed account of the whole Fair, which we would like to quote in its entirety but space does not permit it, so we'll be content with what Brother Alien says about the Estero booth:
"Estero, always with an interesting and varied display, fairly outdid itself this year. The framework of the booth was constructed of giant bamboo, adorned with flowers, fruits, vines, and coconut leaves, while along the base were crotons and other potted plants. Several rustic flower urns were also seen, made from inverted hollow cypress stumps. Across the entire back of the booth extended a beautiful tropical river scene (painted by Mr. Peter Blem, a local artist), the remainder of the background being of white muslin, which served to show off the exhibits to great advantage. Showcases in each end of the booth were unique, being homemade, of compo board hailed to a framework, and with window sash forming the glass tops.
"The front central portion of the Estero booth was devoted to The Cellular Cosmogony;' a large demonstrating model of the hollow globe or concave universe being shown according to the Koreshan concept. Literature and specimens of job printing were also on display from the Koreshan Unity'printing plant.
"The bakery products, jelly, and marmalade, and candy exhibits in the Estero booth were the largest and most varied collection of such goods seen on the entire fair ground, comprising thirtyfive bakery products, one hundred sixtythree varieties of jams, jellies, and marmalade, fortyeight kinds of bonbons, and fourteen varieties of fudge.
"Of the miscellaneous exhibits, probably the most novel was a razorback hog made of the following materials: Body, coconut fibre; ears, coconut husk; coconut eyes; hoofs and fcnout, bamboo; tail, sweet potato. Also deserving of mention were a bamboo hanging basket and rustic pine birdhouse, both made by a 14yearold boy. A variety of bamboo novelties were also noted, including boxes, matchsafes, paper knives, pin trays, pen holders, fans, etc. Two large bamboo settees, hanging lamps made of palmetto stems, and a lamp stand of bamboo and palmetto stems were also seen. A beautiful bookrack made of home grown eucalyptus, and equal in beauty to any mahogany wood, attracted much attention.
"Fine vegetables and fruits were seen in great variety; of especial interest was the fruit pyramid shown by Mr. Chas. Wetland, which took the first premium for best individual fruit collection. A beautifully arranged sunflower pattern made of citrus fruit from the L. M. Boomer grove, also in the Estero booth, took the premium for second best individual fruit exhibit. One of the unique exhibits of this booth was a rustic well, from which was served ice cold tangelo juice from fruit grown at Estero."
The Estero booth won first honors and got sweepstakes over all competitors for the best decorated booth. In addition, twentyeight premiums were given the Unity on the following products: tamarinds; overbearing lemons; rough lemons; Sicilian lemons; coconuts; papaya; natal hay; Japanese sugar cane; rutabagas; orange jelly; tangelo jelly; seagrape jelly; pineapple jelly; the best collection of jellies; preserves in glass (best collection); lard; pickles, catsup and relishes; vinegar; bread; cinnamon rolls; chocolate layer cake; light fruit cake; nut cake and nut layer cake; orange cake; doughnuts; guava pie; mango pie; and divinity fudge.
The Koreshan Unity could do nothing better to attract attention on external lines than an exhibit such as we had at this Fair. But the main feature to us is not so much the winning of prizes, although these are acceptable, but the opportunity it gives to promulgate Koreshan Science, and to tell the people that the universe is not a convex globe as they have been led to believe through centuries of fallacious teachings, but a concave cell, with the people living on the inside. Hundreds, if not thousands, who had never heard of this new idea, heard it for the first time at this Fair. Like all previous exhibits of this character our efforts will no doubt result in much good.
Among .the many visitors to Estero this winter, none have been of more interest than Mr. and Mrs. . Dinwiddie of Metuchen, N. J. In its issue of Feb. 17, The American Eagle had the following concerning them: " . . . Mr. Dinwiddie was for many years city editor of the New York Herald; was war correspondent for Harper's Magazine during the RussoJapanese War; provincial governor in the Philippines after the American occupation of the islands, and established the first American newspaper there.
"He is a globetrotter, and in the course of his work as newspaper and magazine correspondent has covered practically all sections of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Philippine Islands. He is touring outoftheway spots of Florida in his present capacity of correspondent for Harper'ss Monthly Magazine.
"Mr. and Mrs. Dinwiddie camp wherever they happen to stop, having a remarkable camping outfit, including tent, air mattresses, folding chairs, electric lights, thermos bottles, typewriter, camera, cooking utensils, etc., all of which can be stored in an inconceivably small space when traveling. They have a Filipino boy with them named Joaquin Acotanza, who serves in the capacity of chef. Joaquin is a loyal American, all right, having served in the marines during the late war, and carries a bullet in his leg, which he received while fighting in France.
"Mr. and Mrs. Dinwiddie are charmed with Estero, and found so much of interest that they decided to remain over until Wednesday, and certainly our people are delighted to have them with us."
Another interesting visitor to the Unity was Mr. J. S. Frazee, of Brooklyn, N. Y. About twenty years ago Mr. Frazee entertained the Master at his home in Brooklyn, and gathered a company of people to hear him lecture. Being in a reminiscent frame of mind, Mr. Frazee told us many interesting things concerning the Master's visit, and how impressed he was with his wonderful personality.
Dr. D. J. Arnold and Miss Putnam of Eldora, la., and Mrs. Putnam of Friendship, Md., made a visit to the Unity. Dr. Arnold made himself so generally useful, and accomplished so much good while here, that it was with genuine regret we saw him leave. He is thoroughly en rapport with Koreshanity, and trusts the fates will not keep him away too long from Estero.
Mr. Frank Schwindel, a contractor of Kankakee, 111., who had been overseeing some work at St. Petersburg, Fla., stopped at the Unity on his way north, for a brief visit with his mother and sister Edna. Mrs. Schwindel expects to join her son later at Kankakee.
Mrs. Myers and daughter of Gloversville, N. Y., daughter and granddaughter of George Main, and Mrs. Harrelson of Tabor, S. C., are on a visit to the Unity at present.
Brother Frank Schoedler is back home, after several _months' visit with his folks at Allentown, Pa. He also visited friends of ours in Brooklyn, N. Y., New York City, and Baltimore, Md., where he was very hospitably entertained, and enjoyed himself.
Brothers Henry Silverfriend and Alfred Christensen took. in the Gasparilla Fair at Tampa, Fla.
To have written a story that has attracted international attention is some accomplishment, and it gave us considerable pleasure to conduct Mrs. Alice Hegan Rice, author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and her husband, Mr. Rice, over the Unity grounds some days ago. They have been spending the winter at Naples, Fla. Included in the party were Mrs. Garber and Mrs. Hamil, of the Naples Improvement Co., Mr. and Mrs. Sloan and son of Dayton, Ohio.
BY D. J. RICHARDS
March 1921
LEE COUNTY held its fourth annual fair at Fort Myers, Fla., February 15 to 18 inclusive, and the interest shown this year eclipsed all previous efforts. The American Eagle, in its issue of Feb'y 24, gives a detailed account of the whole Fair, which we would like to quote in its entirety but space does not permit it, so we'll be content with what Brother Alien says about the Estero booth:
"Estero, always with an interesting and varied display, fairly outdid itself this year. The framework of the booth was constructed of giant bamboo, adorned with flowers, fruits, vines, and coconut leaves, while along the base were crotons and other potted plants. Several rustic flower urns were also seen, made from inverted hollow cypress stumps. Across the entire back of the booth extended a beautiful tropical river scene (painted by Mr. Peter Blem, a local artist), the remainder of the background being of white muslin, which served to show off the exhibits to great advantage. Showcases in each end of the booth were unique, being homemade, of compo board hailed to a framework, and with window sash forming the glass tops.
"The front central portion of the Estero booth was devoted to The Cellular Cosmogony;' a large demonstrating model of the hollow globe or concave universe being shown according to the Koreshan concept. Literature and specimens of job printing were also on display from the Koreshan Unity'printing plant.
"The bakery products, jelly, and marmalade, and candy exhibits in the Estero booth were the largest and most varied collection of such goods seen on the entire fair ground, comprising thirtyfive bakery products, one hundred sixtythree varieties of jams, jellies, and marmalade, fortyeight kinds of bonbons, and fourteen varieties of fudge.
"Of the miscellaneous exhibits, probably the most novel was a razorback hog made of the following materials: Body, coconut fibre; ears, coconut husk; coconut eyes; hoofs and fcnout, bamboo; tail, sweet potato. Also deserving of mention were a bamboo hanging basket and rustic pine birdhouse, both made by a 14yearold boy. A variety of bamboo novelties were also noted, including boxes, matchsafes, paper knives, pin trays, pen holders, fans, etc. Two large bamboo settees, hanging lamps made of palmetto stems, and a lamp stand of bamboo and palmetto stems were also seen. A beautiful bookrack made of home grown eucalyptus, and equal in beauty to any mahogany wood, attracted much attention.
"Fine vegetables and fruits were seen in great variety; of especial interest was the fruit pyramid shown by Mr. Chas. Wetland, which took the first premium for best individual fruit collection. A beautifully arranged sunflower pattern made of citrus fruit from the L. M. Boomer grove, also in the Estero booth, took the premium for second best individual fruit exhibit. One of the unique exhibits of this booth was a rustic well, from which was served ice cold tangelo juice from fruit grown at Estero."
The Estero booth won first honors and got sweepstakes over all competitors for the best decorated booth. In addition, twentyeight premiums were given the Unity on the following products: tamarinds; overbearing lemons; rough lemons; Sicilian lemons; coconuts; papaya; natal hay; Japanese sugar cane; rutabagas; orange jelly; tangelo jelly; seagrape jelly; pineapple jelly; the best collection of jellies; preserves in glass (best collection); lard; pickles, catsup and relishes; vinegar; bread; cinnamon rolls; chocolate layer cake; light fruit cake; nut cake and nut layer cake; orange cake; doughnuts; guava pie; mango pie; and divinity fudge.
The Koreshan Unity could do nothing better to attract attention on external lines than an exhibit such as we had at this Fair. But the main feature to us is not so much the winning of prizes, although these are acceptable, but the opportunity it gives to promulgate Koreshan Science, and to tell the people that the universe is not a convex globe as they have been led to believe through centuries of fallacious teachings, but a concave cell, with the people living on the inside. Hundreds, if not thousands, who had never heard of this new idea, heard it for the first time at this Fair. Like all previous exhibits of this character our efforts will no doubt result in much good.
Among .the many visitors to Estero this winter, none have been of more interest than Mr. and Mrs. . Dinwiddie of Metuchen, N. J. In its issue of Feb. 17, The American Eagle had the following concerning them: " . . . Mr. Dinwiddie was for many years city editor of the New York Herald; was war correspondent for Harper's Magazine during the RussoJapanese War; provincial governor in the Philippines after the American occupation of the islands, and established the first American newspaper there.
"He is a globetrotter, and in the course of his work as newspaper and magazine correspondent has covered practically all sections of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Philippine Islands. He is touring outoftheway spots of Florida in his present capacity of correspondent for Harper'ss Monthly Magazine.
"Mr. and Mrs. Dinwiddie camp wherever they happen to stop, having a remarkable camping outfit, including tent, air mattresses, folding chairs, electric lights, thermos bottles, typewriter, camera, cooking utensils, etc., all of which can be stored in an inconceivably small space when traveling. They have a Filipino boy with them named Joaquin Acotanza, who serves in the capacity of chef. Joaquin is a loyal American, all right, having served in the marines during the late war, and carries a bullet in his leg, which he received while fighting in France.
"Mr. and Mrs. Dinwiddie are charmed with Estero, and found so much of interest that they decided to remain over until Wednesday, and certainly our people are delighted to have them with us."
Another interesting visitor to the Unity was Mr. J. S. Frazee, of Brooklyn, N. Y. About twenty years ago Mr. Frazee entertained the Master at his home in Brooklyn, and gathered a company of people to hear him lecture. Being in a reminiscent frame of mind, Mr. Frazee told us many interesting things concerning the Master's visit, and how impressed he was with his wonderful personality.
Dr. D. J. Arnold and Miss Putnam of Eldora, la., and Mrs. Putnam of Friendship, Md., made a visit to the Unity. Dr. Arnold made himself so generally useful, and accomplished so much good while here, that it was with genuine regret we saw him leave. He is thoroughly en rapport with Koreshanity, and trusts the fates will not keep him away too long from Estero.
Mr. Frank Schwindel, a contractor of Kankakee, 111., who had been overseeing some work at St. Petersburg, Fla., stopped at the Unity on his way north, for a brief visit with his mother and sister Edna. Mrs. Schwindel expects to join her son later at Kankakee.
Mrs. Myers and daughter of Gloversville, N. Y., daughter and granddaughter of George Main, and Mrs. Harrelson of Tabor, S. C., are on a visit to the Unity at present.
Brother Frank Schoedler is back home, after several _months' visit with his folks at Allentown, Pa. He also visited friends of ours in Brooklyn, N. Y., New York City, and Baltimore, Md., where he was very hospitably entertained, and enjoyed himself.
Brothers Henry Silverfriend and Alfred Christensen took. in the Gasparilla Fair at Tampa, Fla.
To have written a story that has attracted international attention is some accomplishment, and it gave us considerable pleasure to conduct Mrs. Alice Hegan Rice, author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and her husband, Mr. Rice, over the Unity grounds some days ago. They have been spending the winter at Naples, Fla. Included in the party were Mrs. Garber and Mrs. Hamil, of the Naples Improvement Co., Mr. and Mrs. Sloan and son of Dayton, Ohio.
Author:
[various]
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Object Name:
Periodical
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Phys Desc:
24 p.
Publisher:
Guiding Star Publishing House
Publication Place:
Estero, Fl.
Search Terms:
Flaming Sword
Community Current Events
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Subjects:
Periodicals——Theology