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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
5
Published every Thursday in Sarasota Florida the paper lists editors and staff along with subscription rates for various terms and foreign rates. It notes second class matter status and mentions advertising representation by The American Press Association.
A Lakeland Telegram excerpt urges Sarasota to clean up and attract tourism, praising local correspondents and noting new construction on Main Street. It laments Records and maps handling for cemetery land and questions city purchases, urging transparency and full return of land deeded for burial grounds.
A Leesburg Commercial quip notes a lone dollar once called almighty now buys little, as modern exchanges demand many more dollars to reach any destination.
A regional editorial urges that every newspaper leverage influence to persuade the National Editorial Association to extend its Florida stay by at least three weeks, to allow more time for readers to see the state’s attractions.
A clipped editorial line honors the man and his supporters, noting the sympathy extended to estimable gentlemen seeking public or civic aims and reflecting a restrained, formal tone.
A Lakeland Advertiser comment praises practical effort to cut living costs. It extols the dignity of work done in one’s own garden over mere talk. The quote champions self reliance and steady labor as a solution to high prices.
Winter Haven Chief notes Gilbert Leach, long known as a country editor, may join the mil lionaire paper manufacturers class at the South Florida Press Associations conventions. The paper man remains loyal to old colleagues and is expected to attend the gatherings.
Dr Frank O Beck of the Garrett Biblical Institute praised newspapers before a pastors' convention saying St Paul would be an editor today. He called papers champions of the poor aid to the weak and a force to expose criminals, noting we could not do without them.
A Lakeland Adver tiser piece laments the uneven flow of news and advertising requests. It notes the difficulty of meeting last minute demands and the impracticality of scaling print capacity to handle every urgent item, urging readers to cooperate with printers for smoother production.
The Dade City Banner argues against forming a Klan branch in Dade City or Pasco county warning the group could undermine courts and threaten peace and law. It stresses that local officers’ character will shape any danger and urges readers to consider the risks and societal impact.
The St. Petersburg Times urges a shared city vision, arguing that those with ideas must lead while workers execute. It emphasizes teamwork between visionaries and laborers to create the greatest city on the Pinellas peninsula and calls residents to both see the future and labor for it.
The council deferred action on a cemetery contract due to the absence of Mr. Prime. When the full council reconvenes, the deal will be reconsidered and protested by residents may continue.
City Council meetings discuss public works and finances in Sarasota. Topics include street paving along Adelia Street and alley improvements, sewer and seawall contracts, and a proposed alcohol prohibition ordinance. The body approves payments, authorizes assignments, and schedules a special session to review paving materials and a water softening plant.
Miss Nona McLeod has returned from Myakka City and resumes her role as a member of the Times staff after a several week absence.
Presbyterian church holds Sunday morning worship at 11 o clock with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Union services in the Methodist church at 8 p m Mr Latham to preach at Bee Ridge at 4 p m Everyone invited C W Latham Pastor
Miss Helen Bradley stepped on a nail at Crescent Beach Monday evening, penetrating the sole of her foot about a half inch. She was part of a youth party returning from the beach and received medical attention. she is reported recovering nicely.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church held their regular missionary meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. M. E. Bundy's home on Orange Avenue. The topic discussed was “The Ameri” focusing on missionary work and related activities.
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