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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

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Summer furniture blends comfort with cool style

The exhibit showcases summer furniture described as gems both to look at and to use. Each piece is positioned as versatile enough for porches or living rooms, offering comfort and practicality in a stylish package.

The Vanishing Dagger Screen Scene Ashore at Dover

A tidal wave smashed a ship at the English coast photographed for The Vanishing Dagger a Universal serial. Eddie Polo was filmed leaping into the sea and swept out to sea before battling back to the rocks amid loud waves and dramatic footage.

Universal Eddie Polo Arcade Theatre Greenwich Universal Company London Dovernd Ameras Pollo

Petition asks city for official cat removal officer

A Macon Telegraph letter requests city action after a neighbor cat climbed a tree and refused to come down. The petitioner complains of public nuisance and fear of legal trouble, pleading for a swift solution before further incidents occur.

Kitty Macon

Confidence in 666 Chill and Fever tonic noted

Public and professionals express strong trust in 666 Chill and Fever tonic, praised for consistent quality and effective relief. Records show widespread use among patients and pharmacists appreciating its reliability and accessibility.

Fine Office Furniture Offers High Class Line

Fine Office Fur Niture presents a distinctively high class line of desks chairs and filing cabinets. The pieces are sturdy yet graceful and handsome and the firm invites customers to view them.

Imitations in medicine spark public safety warning

A warning notes that the 666 Chill and Fever Tonic faces more imitations than any other tonic, highlighting the danger of counterfeit medicines. Health advocates urge consumers to avoid imitations and rely on genuine products for safe relief.

Registration Books Open at Braden Town Court House

The notice states registration books are open at Braden Town Court House for eligible voters. Registration hours are Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a m to 12 m and 2 p m to 5 p m. W V Curry is the Supervisor of Registration, dated 8 11 21.

Bradentown W. V. Curry

Rub My Tism Antiseptic Ad Claims Powerful Healing

An old advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poisons from infected cuts cures old sores and tetter. The copy emphasizes quick relief and broad wartime era remedies.

Classified Huts Seeks Copy for Fall Catalog

Classified ad fragment mentions Kilgoreed Co seeds Fall Catalogue address Plant City Florida. Includes items for sale such as farm horse cheap for cash and a gallon cypress tank. Also notes second hand windmill and cash offers. Credit to local merchants and individuals in missing full context.

Todey Kilgoreed Co New Fall Plant City Fla Amily J. Hamilto Gillespie

WANTED Milk Cow with details in first letter

Wanted good milk cow must be young and gentle state age amount of milk per day and price in first letter contact C M Howard 3 12 11 324 WANTED Snakes for skins delivery to Court House Bradenton pay $12 21 327 Graham Easterling FOR RENT Furnished 5 room house Apply Sarasota Cafe 7 22 11 315

C. M. Howard Court House Bradentown Graham Easterling Sarasota Cafe Sarasota Florida Nureber Manatee United States of America Hanover National Bank New York City

Sarasota Theatre Offers Two Silverscreen Attractions Next Week

Frank Mayo stars in The Red Lane at the Sarasota Theatre on Monday night with a question of night conquering might. Next Tuesday August 17 Alice Joyce appears in Dollars and the Woman, a story tackling bold questions with a strong supporting cast.

Frank Mayo Universal Red Lane Sarasota Theatre Alice Joyce

Sarasota theater listings promise bold weekend bill

Wednesday matinee and evening feature Wanted a Husband by Billy Burke at Sarasota Theater. Wallace Reid returns for next Thursday evening August 19 in You're Fired a bright amusing performance. Fans urged to attend.

Billy Burke Sarasota Wallace Reid the Sarasota

Car advert touts service and fair price at Walpole’s Pharmacy

A local ad offers car sales assistance with two phone numbers 122 and 82 and states services and reasonable pricing. The seller stands at Walpole’s Pharmacy and signs as Adv-7-22-ti W. L. Humpherys.

Walpole’s W. L. Humpherys

Sarasota City Accepts Street Improvements and Bonds Plan

The Sarasota City Council approves final acceptance of grade curb and pavement work on Adelia Street and Ninth Street. It authorizes and issues Improvement Bonds up to the total certificates of indebtedness issued against benefited properties to fund the projects.

Bank of Sarasota Florida Towit United States of America State of County of Manatee City Manatee State of Florida Hanover National Bank New York City New York Seid City City of Adelia Street Ninth Street

Hammocks for Every Need Promised in Big Value Sale

The store offers a range of hammocks including double units and large couches, plus tiny options for babies. Prices start low with value emphasis, and many styles are available plain or fancy.

Baby Carriages Shown In Many Styles For All Budgets

Elaborate or simple carriages displayed to suit any taste and pocketbook. Mothers invited to view the go-carts and carriages that promise good service and happier days for mother and baby.

City bids paving Main Street segment Sarasota

The proposed contract covers paving from West Pineapple Avenue to East Palm Avenue on Main Street with sand asphalt cement base concrete curb vitrified brick and asphalt filler. Total width 20 feet with curb gutter header. plans on file. bids require $100.90 certified check. city may adjust materials after bid opening. Alex Browning Commissioner of Public Works.

Main Street Pineapple Avenue Palm Avenue Sarasota Commissioner of Public Works Alex Browning

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Franklin P. Dean First National Bank Sarasota, Florida UAL Itt Clark Bee Ridee C. M. Jones & Co Ovo THE Eyadensed le Aurce Ns Bory Baniy Ae T. C. Taliaferro Comptroller John T. Campbell C. E_, Hitchings, Cashier Tren Ross Archibald Hardware Company of Manatee B. Edwards Fred A. Swain A. B. Edwards Greater Tampa Spot Cash Aljey First North Walpole
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