Sarasota County Times Publisher and editor details listed
The Sarasota County Times is presented as successor to The Manatee County Advocate and The Sarasota Times with Mrs. C. V. S. Wilson as editor and proprietor. It prints weekly on Thursdays in Sarasota Florida with subscription rates for one year six months and three months and notes foreign subscriptions and post office classification.
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Florida
American Press Association
Florida Leader Elected President at Southern Publishers Meet
W. A. Elliott of Jacksonville was chosen president at the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association annual meeting in Ashville. Elliott is business manager of the Times-Union and has held the post for seven years.
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Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Ashville
W. A. Elliott
Jacksonville
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Times- Union
Postal rate hike to curb postage on subscriptions
July first papers will see higher postal rates based on zones. Prices move from 4 to 2 percent per pound, marking the fourth increase since the law began. Overall yearly subscriptions outside the state will incur 25 to 50 cents postage, paid by the paper, not the subscriber.
Miss Gail Binkley heads to Columbia for journalism study
Polk County Record associate editor Miss Gail Binkley leaves for New York this week to take a journalism course at Columbia University. During her absence her Record position will be filled by Celia Robinson, former Pensacola Journal writer and friend of Binkley.
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Polk County Record
South Florida Press Association
New York
Columbia University
Celia Robinson
Pensacola Journal
South Florida Developer Debuts Weekly Paper in West Palm Beach
The Post Publishing Co announces a new weekly titled South Florida Developer aimed at informing readers about climate development and resources in the region. Howard Sharp leads the publication, with praise for the editor and vision and a hope for strong community support to ensure its success.
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South Florida
West Palm Beach
Post Publishing Co
Howard Sharp
Governor Hardee Vetoes Local Bills After Publication Rule
Governor Hardee explains vetoes of local measures when sixty day publication was not observed. He allowed automatic passage for most local bills but rejected one not deemed just. His decisions show careful consideration and use of veto power only to protect public interest.
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Hardee
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Gasoline Tax Increase Affects Prices and Road Fund
The legislature adds a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund a state road fund. Wholesalers and retailers pass the cost to consumers, but recent price declines soften the burden. Vehicle owners face higher licenses, yet car use remains steady while motor boat operators fear costs.
Public funds audit exposes lax bookkeeping in Dade district
State auditor J W Yon reviews a $300000 bond issue for tax district No 2 in Dade county and finds over $30000 in expenditures with no vouchers. He warns publicity on each item would deter carelessness and keep citizens informed, though no wrongdoing is shown.
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Dade County
J. W. Yon
Sarasota county officials face criticism over selections
The county division committee, a twelve member body chosen at a mass meeting, is defended for appointing officials with broad voter support. Supporters say the committee acted in good faith to benefit the county and avoid friction with the mother county.
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Sarasota County
Sarasota Spirit Urges Support for New County Officials
Appointments announced call for unqualified support and cooperation to drive upcoming developments. Emphasizes a positive county spirit and urges residents to back leaders to accelerate progress.
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Sarasota
Sarasota ratifies new county in Florida development push
The people approve the Florida legislature’s creation of the county. Governor Hardee will appoint the new county officers who start their duties in July. Sarasota is set to lead large development projects for Manatee County in a bold regional growth effort.
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Sarasota
Florida
Hardee
Manatee
Times-Union
Sarasota Manatee County Division Debate Proceeds
Palmetto News reports residents at the county line oppose or support dividing the area. Supporters say lines drawn to suit the proponent group, while opponents in the proposed new county defend their stance and rights.
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Sarasota
Manatee County
Palmetto News
Referendum Creates Sarasota County with Heavy Vote Split
The canvass shows 509 for division and 128 against. Sarasota county forms from the lower part of Manatee with Sarasota as county seat. The area is praised as beautiful and tropical, promising prosperity under prudent management.
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Sarasota County
Manatee
Sarasota
Plant City Courier
Gasoline prices and suggested power shifts in Sebring
In Sebring the White Way charges 32 cents for five gallons daily while Tampa gas dips to 26 cents. The writer questions the value of 24‑hour service and urges Ma Ruhl to boost for full daily operation, suggesting electricity as a solution to reduce costs and troubles.
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Tampa
Sebring
Pledges prove weakness in candidates say Jasper News
The Jasper News argues pledges signal weakness and cites Florida history where lawmakers pledged to abolish the Bryan primary law yet retained it. It recalls the law's repeal attempt and Governor Catts veto, noting the public harm from inconsistent pledges. The piece appears in the Tampa Tribune.
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Jasper News
Florida
Catts
Tampa
Tribune
Letter from Glen Falls man hints Heralds far reach
A note from James F. Pearce of Glen Falls New York requests sample copies after finding a yellowed Herald dated September 23 1915. He wrote about meeting the paper’s influence and hoping to come to Punta Gorda, driven by a six year old issue.
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Glen Falls
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Adirondack Mountains
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Stay in School urged as nation wide motto
A plea to every student from kindergarten to college to remain in school. Education multiplies life opportunities, with grammar school graduates gaining fivefold chances by finishing high school, and high school graduates doubling their odds by pursuing college or technical training. It emphasizes mental discipline and appreciation for life’s finest things.
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United States
Rches
Stay in school urges students to pursue education
The Tampa Tribune argues mental work shapes the best citizens and stresses the value of staying in school from grammar to college, noting long hours and high effort but greater long term payoff. It urges finishing each level, overcoming cost, and earning more education than previous generations to meet rising standards and competition.
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Tampa Tribune
Governor Hardee Vetos Varying Senate House Bills In Session
Governor Hardee vetoed six senate measures and two house measures from the recent session. He objects to acts on plea of not guilty restrictions, saccharin bans, Crestview charter changes, tax payment eligibility for office, Olustee monument care, and a $25 monthly pension for Confederate veteran Thomas V. Anderson. He also questions elevated judge salaries in Duval County, and two house bills on juries and indebtedness transfers in Flagler County. The vetoes reflect concerns on justice, governance, and fiscal obligations.
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Crestview
Okaloosa County
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Flagler
State Road Department
Tampa Daily Times
Tamiami Trail construction costs soar toward major funding
Jade county and Lee county pledge sizable sums to the Tamiami Trail project with individuals and companies contributing as costs approach over 750000 dollars. The article notes the road will be completed soon and the trip will continue.
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Tamiami Trail
Tampa
Miami
Jade County
Lee County
The Pig Club Shows Far Better Gains for Members
Reports from Florida pig clubs in 1920 show members achieving much faster hog gains. Fat barrow pigs gained over a pound daily while breeding pigs neared a pound daily, compared with statewide averages under half a pound. One boy profited over $20 feeding a single barrow.
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Florida
Florida dairy cows face urged herd reduction plan
A regional statement calls for drastic dairy industry reform in Florida urging that half of the so called dairy cows be sent to the block as a measure to reshape the sector.
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Florida
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