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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
6
A cluttered newspaper fragment blends aphorisms, local chatter, and teasers about aviation, tobacco, and journalism. References span Lindbergh, Tampa, the Tribune, Floridian, and Uncle Ben as it hints at editorial tones and regional interests.
W. W. Carnes argues in The Herald editorial that a united Bradenton Manatee charter is premature. He urges delaying legislature action until the junction of the two cities is decided, noting potential opposition in Manatee and calling for a sensible, common sense approach.
A conference discusses the private life of Ives faculty and the impact of tenant farming on America's social fabric. It notes rising farm land pressures and depopulation risks, arguing the shift from independent farmers to a dependent system threatens national character and economic stability.
The piece argues that future conflicts should target pests like the boll weevil corn borer Suey moth and Japanese beetle, claiming war against insects would dwarf human tolls and make crime and disaster seem minor by comparison.
Charles Lindbergh greeted twenty five thousand people in Paris after his solo transatlantic flight as The Herald of Bradenton emphasizes American journalism speed and the newspaper’s commitment to printing news first. The piece compares the moment to Pershing’s arrival and praises American courage and media reportage.
A Sacramento woman seeks separation from her Paris prince husband in a divorce suit. Evidence shows a monthly salary of 250 dollars for the prince, dropping to 125 after divorce. The article jokes about princes as cheap companions and suggests travel schemes to sublet them.
A Denver columnist laments beauty contest mania in America and argues brains deserve contests, noting the misfit of pageants for intellect. The piece closes with a brief obituary note on Robert T. Small, who died in Washington yesterday.
Observers note foreign titles command value and vary with sellers. A multi married American heiress seeks divorce to cut her prince's monthly pay of 250 dollars, possibly 125 after divorce. The piece muses on princes’ wages, longevity of titles, and a joke about unions of princes and hyphenated names.
Loene Washington notes the American Association for the Advancement of Atheism, though unlikely to prevail, seeks to halt treasury payments for army and navy chaplains. The case, now before higher courts, questions Congress power and religious tests, citing foundational figures and defense act provisions as points of dispute.
The Legion at Sarasota plans a big Fourth of July event. EF P Hubbell and C B Fish aid in starting a KT command at Arcadia. A new post office in Ewing arcade to open June 30. Publicity urges fishermen to send in photos of catches for advertising. Ward and Halle named delegates to Tulsa for the National Realtors convention. Bull, a Ruskin merchant, robbed of 1500 dollars and forced toward Tampa. Gates and Burch open a plumbing business in Manatee. Buck buys the lot at Fairview and Central for 90000 dollars. Poll tax payers eligible for June primaries total 2147.
In Lakeland a black man named Jonnie Lee ne gro hurriedly placed a tire on a car as officers say he stole it from another vehicle. Chief of Police Wilson confronted him from the front seat and arrested the suspect after a tip alerted authorities.
In a column on tariff policy the author argues free trade faded with the southern Democratic shift to industry and warns that Florida vegetables face new competition from Cuba and Mexico. Senator Fletcher signals support for protection, suggesting southern Democrats will back a tariff measure while Republicans will refrain from opposing a reasonable protection plan.
In Paris Americans note inflation and scarcity as prices rise toward London levels. Fewer restaurants stay open for renovations timed to catch the season, while Montmartre and the boulevards show signs of strain. Workers seek wage protection as tourism returns with cautious optimism.
A compact reflection on values with John Boyle O Reilly noting that truth and virtue come from inner kindness. The piece links concepts like order knowledge truth and love to a whispered inner answer about goodness.
Naples trove features a bulky mule that resisted farmers and repeatedly returned to the pound. With impounding costs rising, the owner refused to pay, and law barred disposal unless health or age justified euthanasia. A veterinarian concluded the animal was beyond help.
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