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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
5
A reader notice shows the Member State Press Association listed as entered in the Sara Soto Florida post office as second class matter. It cites Foreign Advertising Representative THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION with a monetary amount of 2.00 1.00 2.50.
The editors report a plan to print ten to twelve pages weekly, hindered by extremely limited paper supplies. A sawgrass pulp sample is discussed, urging expansion of the pulp plant. The note adds sugar profiteers faced with lower prices as canned goods curb demand.
The Winter Haven front page shows a imposing hotel project aimed at boosting tourism. The note asserts Florida towns under the commission form of government manage expenses with less friction, suggesting other cities like Sarasota consider this form in the future.
The Highlands Pilot announces higher subscription costs effective December 1. Paper costs rise 300 percent, labor 100 percent, postage 400 percent, with other printing expenses up, while selling price increases remain capped at 33 1 3 percent.
Citizens warn against diverting the Tamiami Trail from the Sarasota district arguing the county has funded and built its roads. They say it would be unjust to create a state aided road that omits the southern part already designated as part of the trail.
Local post of the American Legion endorses the resolution to keep the flag raised at the schoolhouse and urges proper deference. It notes the duty to teach the meaning of the flag to the young and to avoid disrespect by passersby during flag raising or lowering.
The board of public works says no complaint about the advance in light and water rates. Cities statewide face higher operating costs and labor and material prices, yet the plant ran at a loss for six months. If costs fall, consumers may see lower rates. freight hikes are seen in shoe and clothing pricing examples.
The text stresses that giving women the ballot creates great power and responsibility. It urges women to understand government issues and exercise their new voting rights wisely for national and domestic good. It notes women have long influenced right causes but now face unfamiliar political forces requiring informed participation.
The Sarasota Bay Post No. 30 of the American Legion adopted a resolution urging the Sarasota Public School to display a national flag on a flag pole for the new school year. The plan includes flag raising ceremonies, daily flag display during school hours, a weekly color detail, and opening exercises at the flag pole each Monday morning.
Former service men and women may reinstate or convert War Risk Insurance under new ruling TD 61 WR effective July 1 1920. Only two monthly premiums needed with application. For forms or information contact American Legion Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Red Cross bureau agents welfare organizations Bureau of War Risk Insurance or write to R G Cholmeley Jones Director Treasury Department Washington DC.
The week’s flag detail starts August 15 led by Dr. Jack Halton and Francis Frazier. They oversee the ceremony and related events shaping local observance. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in commemorative activities.
The American Legion will supply Victory Medals upon application to Albert T. Mayberry in Jacksonville Florida. Three forms exist for officers ex enlisted men and next of kin. Ex nurses apply to the surgeon general in Washington DC and ex army clerks to the adjutant general. Forms must be returned to Jacksonville for final action.
A cheerful maxim about shedding worry and carrying joy, urging resilience and a positive outlook. The line evokes mid-century musical and cultural references to morale boosting and upbeat sentiment.
Record notes the period April 7 1919 to May 28 1918 and May 18 to November 11 1918. Names ships and stations attached to those dates. Request written submission to J. W. P. in duplicate before October 1 1920.
Miss Estelle Love of Floral City and Mr William L Spivey of Ellenton were married in the Presbyterian manse Sarasota Florida in the afternoon of August 16 performed by Rev C W Latham.
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