Jumbled musings on city life and media satire
A fragmented column of loose thoughts touches on religion, public figures, Mother's Day planning, a citizen versus resident debate, media vanity, and local gossip. It references a Tampa Times stance, encounters with antique displays, a city manager form of government, and fashion trends like balloon tire garters, all in a brisk, opinionated jumble.
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City Pranager
Féxi
The
Tampa Times
Jackerevie
TimeeUsion
Times-Union
Pleading for Unity in Bradenton Civic Life
The Herald reports Taxpayers' League speakers G B Knowles and J B Singelary urged unity among civic groups to advance Bradenton. They urged equal-ground meetings, conciliation, and action toward a city manager aldermanic form, warning factionalism harms progress and calling for constructive, collective effort.
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Herald
Taxpayers’ League
G. B. Knowles
J. B. Singelary
Messrs. Knowles
Singletary
Sll
Fane
Citzens
Bradenton
Chamber of Commerce
Florida Budget Shifts Hit University and Farm Colony
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce analyzes State Budget Commission figures showing large percentage increases for many departments while higher education sees modest gains or sharp cuts. The University of Florida faces a 38 percent minimum cut from Board of Control figures, amid broader debates on funding for higher learning and looming student enrollments.
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Florida State Chamber of Commerce
State Budget Commission
Martin
University of Florida
State College For Women
Florida Farm Colony
State Board
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Institutions of Higher Learning
State Chamber of Commerce
Budget Commission
Friends of Education
Secretary of State
State Live Stock and Sanitary Board
Railroad Commission
Board of Control
Florida Industrial School For Boys
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Marketing Bureau
Shellfish Commission
National Guard
Judicial Department
Agricultural Extensionivision
State Supreme Court
Murphree
Florida State College For Women
Symbols in Our Modern Life and Key Cases Explored
The excerpt discusses viewing each life phenomenon as a symbol pointing to deeper community beliefs. It cites cases like the Gray-Levender murder, Sacco and Vanzetti, Ford, and motion pictures as examples, inviting readers to ponder how culture encodes meaning.
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West
Orewa
Stengler
Ford Motor Company
Air Purifier at White House Highlights Coolidge Era Innovation
Report claims President Coolidge uses an air purifier on the White House desk to keep the air clean amid political heat. The note describes the device as an innovation that could have been made earlier, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and presidential life.
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Coolidge
Feam
White House
United States
Smith in the South Facing Prohibitionist Doubts
The Manufacturers Record questions Democratic support for Governor Smith as a presidential candidate. It argues Smith’s pro liquor stance and eastern backing threaten Southern Democrats and warns that backing him could ruin the party and national prospects. The piece questions Southern loyalty and whether regional interests will yield to eastern influence and whiskey lobbying.
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Trepagards
Smith
United States
South
Tate
Democratic Party of the
East
Democratic Movement
Bcord
What Equality Means in a Nation Built on Equal Rights
The piece argues equality refers to rights and opportunities, not innate ability, citing Professor M. V. O'Shea reporting that only 34 percent of public school children meet normal mental age, 2 percent exceed it, with the rest below. It stresses providing equal chances to develop talents for all, noting leadership comes from some by nature while others follow.
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M. V. O'Shea
University of Wisconsin
Arcadia Legion Post Visits by Bradenton Officials
S. H. Fifield James Hefner and Jack Crogan visited Arcadia to mark Fifield’s first official post visit since his elevation. They praised the post’s condition and lively membership. A carload of potatoes for flood victims in the Mississippi valley was learned of during the visit. Memorial services across district are planned for National Memorial Day around noon on May 30.
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S. H. Fifield
James Hefner
Jack Crogan
Arcadie
Bradenton
Rehearsals for Manatee County High Senior Play Progress
Rehearsals for the annual senior play at Manatee County High School progress under Mrs Margaret Boutelle. The production Thank You by Winchel Smith and Tom Pushing was staged on Broadway by John Golden. Theodora Sawyer portrays the minister with a modest salary while tante Diane, played by Marjorie Singletary, comes from Paris to turn the rector toward independence.
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Manatee County High School
Ballard Rium
Margaret Boutelle
Winchel Smith
Tom Pushing
New York
John Golden
Theodora Sawyer
Paris
Diane
Marjorie Singletary
Legion
Kenneth Jamieson
Harvard
Jack Kramer
Dianne
School Orchestra Pleases Audience at Palace Theatre
The Philharmonic Orchestra of Manatee High School under J Jones Stewart Jr performed three semi classical numbers at the Palace Theatre and earned an encore of popular music. The concert supports the high school fund organized by Jack Kramer. Wednesday at 9 Kathryn Silknitter will present semi classical and popular xylophone numbers.
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Manatee Cou High School
J. Jones Stewart, Jr
Palace Theatre
The
Palace
High School Fund
Jack Kramer
Kathryn Silknitter
Hills of Kentucky at Wallace Theatre Two-Day Run
New filming method uses mirrors to reflect light for natural sunlit scenes in Hills of Kentucky. Dorothy Yost adaptation directed by Howard Bretherton features Rin-Tin-Tin and cast including Jason Robards Nanette and Tom Santschi. Wallace Theatre shows next Thursday for two days.
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Warner Bros
Kentucky
Graham Baker
Dorothy Yost
Howard Bretherton
Kentucky Hill
Jason Robards
Dorothy Dwan
Tom Santschi
Billy Kent Schaeffer
Nanette
Rin-Tin-Tin, Jr
Wallace Theatre
Levee Reforms Urged To Avert Mississippi Flood Risk
Walter Parker, New Orleans economist, told the United States Chamber of Commerce that larger area protection requires adequate spillways and levees for the lower Mississippi Valley. He called for a national water policy and federal–state planning to coordinate resources and prevent future floods.
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Mississippi Valley
Walter Parker
New Orleans
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Police Follow Dozen Angles In Murder Case
A young lawyer and entrepreneur named Hicks was shot six times in a bushy area Sunday. Investigators pursue multiple angles including insurance interests and alleged fraud complaints by clients. Hicks, once a minister, had recently held a funeral drawing friends from religious and business circles. His mother-in-law recounted a nervous ride with him a week earlier and a later admission of threats and orders to leave town.
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Hicks
Momma Betts
Taxpayers' League Hears Unity Plea and Charter Meet
The session opened with solicitation for new members. P. J. B. Stansell proposed a resolution urging a meeting of the league charter committees with the chamber of commerce. The resolution suggested unity between the groups.
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Taxpayers’ League
P. J. B. Stansell
League
Chamber of Commerce
Dental Society Convention Draws Members From Thirteen Florida Counties
West Coast district members of the Dental Society of Florida hold their semi annual convention at Manavis ta with representation from thirteen counties. East Orange County Federated Truckers, a 15 strong farm motor cade, spend weekend in this county assessing crops and developments. C A Rowlett of Palmetto wins road contract in Terra Ceia District at about 97 dollars. Board of trade considers beautification of the Tamiami Trail.
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West Coast
Dental Society of Florida
Manavista
Orange County
C. A. Rowlett
Palmetto
Terra Ceia Gesrict
Palmetto chamber commerce inventory and local events noted
One year ago L N Wade addressed Palmetto chamber of commerce in Florida taking inventory. W T Blackman of Oneco injured in building collapse at Sarasota. New service links Anna Maria and city shuttle between Miss Anna Maria. Herald newsies beat Tri-Cit News in a 2 to 4 ball game. Manatee county ranked third in the state for fertilizer usage at 2179 tons last month. Registration for June and the primary closed May 1.
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L. N. Wade
Palmetto
Commerce of Florida
Congress
West Palm Beach
Herald Newsies
Tri-Cit News Carriers
Manatee County
Charter Drafting for Mass Meeting Adoption
Drafting of a charter to be submitted to attorneys for investigation followed by a mass meeting for adoption. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the taxpayers.
Landscaper by Lewig Untermeyer
Abrupt visionary lines describe tenements rising amid clover and iron. The speaker recalls harsh urban sights: roaring avenues, mills, brothels, prisons, and a sea of menace, yet finds stirring landscape and generous earth, questioning beauty’s purpose.
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Lewig Untermeyer
Florida high school baseball to decide sixth annual title
Florida teams meet in Orlando May 19 for a three day championship at Ticker Field under Rolings College auspices. A doubleheader opens the event, followed by four games on day two and the championship game on day three.
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Bartow
Florida
Orlazdo
Ticker Field
Rolings College
Engineermen Burned In Milton Boat Destruction
Two men working on the motorboat Swan operating between Pensacola and Milton were seriously burned when an explosion started a fire that destroyed the 97 foot vessel in Marquis bayou. The Swan valued at 12000 by owners Perry Helms Milton Mrs L L Aymard Pensacola and Charles Parrish, with partial insurance coverage.
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Milton
Swan
Pensacola
Marquis Bayou
Perry Helms
L. L. Aymard
Charles Parrish
White Way System Bids Received in New Smyrna
The city commission received bids to establish a white way system in central New Smyrna. The offers, for about 120 white way lights, were referred to the city manager for approval before acceptance.
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New Smyrna
Heart of
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