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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1927
Page
6
A collage of odd quotes and notes touches on religion work and virtue, a sleepwalking maid, stray musings on politics and education, a British voter, unusual inventions, and a cautionary note on public morals. The text blends diary style jots with headlines and stray reflections without a single clear news item.
The Bradenton Chamber of Commerce pressed city council to appoint a park commissioner with full authority to plan and supervise trees shrubs and flowers. A nominal salary of 1 per year was proposed, with a city nursery near the Bradenton Golf club links to grow plants for low cost. The plan aims to raise property values and curb civic neglect through coordinated beautification efforts.
Lakeland reports 26 students will graduate from Southern College on May 31. 21 residents are from Florida. The class includes Sam Banks Lakeland Evelyn Bridges Coleman William Buhrman Sanford Audrey Crosby Lakeland Lam ar Louise Curry Miami and others from Tampa Fort Myers Palatka Eustis Lakeland Avon Park and more.
The Secretary of Commerce promotes a phrase for more business in government and less government in business. Hoover dubs it government by co operation as trade leaders are asked to regulate their own industries rather than Congress drafting lengthy laws. The public and industry benefit from this cooperative approach.
The piece argues that the American Navy, despite reports of ship retirements and slow cruiser programs, demonstrated strong capability by deploying a large fleet to China and a sizable squadron to Nicaragua, yet still showcasing power by boarding a vast New York harbor fleet.
A discussion on U S newspaper advertising costs shows last year at 235 million dollars, up 15 million from the year before. The piece argues ads inform buyers and justify prices, enabling consumer access to product details, designs, and living trends through reading rather than other means.
Police Judge Thompson urged motorists to drive more carefully as traffic cases rise. He said the issue is protection for drivers and pedestrians, not money from fines, and warned that increased traffic brings greater hazards.
A British paper in Shanghai, the North China Daily News, criticizes the policy. The editorial attacks the government's stance and advocates force, accusing Britain and the United States of discrimination and unequal treatment of China. The piece argues such criticism confirms prudent leadership.
Across the Snyder-Gray affair, both sides flame with defiant rhetoric and blame, each seeking to shift the burden of guilt. Critics compare the case to Leopold-Loeb and Hall-Mills in scale, lamenting its ferocity and public spectacle.
Clarence D. Chamberlin earns pride for a daring landing with damaged gear while two frightened girls rode as passengers. The feat eclipses even his New York Paris flight prospects in significance.
A Pine County correspondent skewers Florida lawmakers in a Tampa Tribune piece that envisions a voter approved 1928 constitutional amendment ending local measure parsing by the Legislature. The spoof catalogues lawmakers and overbearing acts, portraying the legislative process as a grinding mill that harms civil and property rights.
Washington debates the exchange of notes between the United States and Great Britain sparked by Secretary Mellon and President Hibben. Theories point to Winston Churchill as the agitator in Britain’s policy, with Kellogg replying sharply. Analysts weigh China policy and diplomatic tact in this unique incident.
A roundup of local notes reports A F Wyman leaves for Ceve land to attend a national Realtors convention. Local team has won five straight games and two score fans travel to St Pete to see Growers play. Red Cross office moves to Bradenton Bank and Trust Building sixth floor. Manatee council to meet weekly due to heavy business. Y M B C hosts a large smoker at Recreation Hall.
The ad claims SSS purifies the blood and strengthens the body to cure pimples boils and skin eruptions. It quotes testimonial from J W Barker of Cincinnati Ohio and notes the product is made from fresh roots of medicinal herbs, sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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