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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1927
Page
6
A jumble of snippets from Bradenton scene notes cites Florida lawmakers debating five proposed laws as a new city charter is discussed. Local chatter touches on the bridge project on Tenth Street, civic meetings, and local commerce while weather and Optimistic birds frame a restless mood in the community.
The Tampa Times reports Dr. R M Harper’s analysis from the U S Department of Agriculture year book 1922–24 showing Florida farm prices for fruits and vegetables exceed the national average by 10 percent to more than double. Watermelons cantaloupes strawberries cabbage celery tomatoes cucumbers snap beans English peas Irish potatoes and others are listed with Florida prices higher than national figures. The piece argues Florida’s climate offers a near monopoly on perishable produce in winter and urges promotion of Florida farming to attract northern markets.
In a forum letter J Lem Satterwhite urges burning the old wooden Manatee river bridge to generate vast nationwide publicity. He argues salvage would be costly and that staged demolition could attract free national attention, surpassing advertising from three Florida exhibition trains.
A Brooklyn man, Caress, found guilty of murder in the death of a boy from diphtheria treatment gone wrong. The case highlights ignorance and misplaced remedies as the real menace, with plans for execution by electric chair and reflections on broader societal danger.
The Sanford Herald editor explains why the paper will not publish unsigned letters. Reasons include accountability, risk of personal attacks, and the need to present opinions with named authors who stand by their facts. The policy aims to protect the newspaper and readers.
Governor Smith signs a strict clean stage law prohibiting any theater showing an immoral play from operating for a year. The piece argues the measure is severe and aimed at theater owners who have long tested boundaries, suggesting little sympathy is felt.
The article notes that advanced television and telephone linkages allow distant faces to be seen during calls, a marvel now treated as ordinary. It suggests these devices may become ubiquitous within years, with people remaining unmoved by flawless images.
A reflective essay argues church bells should toll for all city residents, not just parishioners. It urges churches to coordinate bell ringing across denominations to invite diverse communities to worship, noting bells’ wide reach and shared message.
Report says France remains cool to U S plan for World War I battle monuments. General John J Pershing oversees ground acquisition and monument sites in France while awaiting June return. The Battle Monuments Commission aims to build eight chapels and several monuments by Armistice Day 1928 at Montfaucon St Mihiel and Cateau Thierry with $3 million Congress authorization.
Parker Brothers opened a new filling station at Pine and Washington streets with H. K. Tallant and E. P. Green involved. A Kiwanis International convention delegate was sent from the local club to Atlanta. Seed Electrical Company established a new Pine street business location. Frank J. Heynen and his Detroit wife narrowly escaped death when their motor boat burned on the gulf. W. T. Harrison named judge of the new eighteenth judicial district, with G. B. Knowles serving as state attorney.
One year ago T. Fifield was installed exalted ruler of the local Elks. P. W. Maguire Jr. travels to New York for a railroad construction department job. L. H. Wilson instructs growers on saving mango blooms infested with nests. Rath Harris Music Shop on Pine Street was burgled of 500 dollars. J. T. Lowry, 53, passes away. Japan moves toward a law allowing women to take the civil service exam.
A plan outlines a 250 mile front from the North Sea to the Vosges mountains marking the American line. The effort covers 39 projects intended to strengthen and coordinate operations across the extended front.
A Bradenton Herald reader rails at Editor Brad Darling over selling the gas plant to John A. Reed. The writer argues bonds and sewer costs are misused as reasons, contending city ownership yields long term benefits and lower rates. He praises public utilities and cautions voters about the sale’s motives, noting Reed’s push and public campaigns.
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