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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
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The Gainesville News marks its first year and earns a strong place in business life and the state press. Editors urge the next legislature to resolve reapportionment, urging pledges before the session, noting past evasion by lawmakers.
A birthday note from State Printer J J Appleyard of Tallahassee sends well wishes to friends. It recalls his long career in Florida newspapers, thirty five years as secretary of the state press association, and his retirement two years ago, wishing him many more happy years.
The Star Transfer Company began a daily round trip freight and express truck service from this city to Tampa. Merchants of Sarasota and nearby areas are expected to benefit by same day delivery, as business owners learn of the convenient new service.
The Burns Realty Company negotiated sale of the Wilson property on the city north edge to a syndicate planning a yacht basin dredging, street opening, and subdivision into residence lots. The site, one of the oldest in the city tied to early Scotch settlers, is highly desirable for housing. Soil from dredging will fill low spots on the site.
Christian Endeavor plans an outdoor service on the church lawn Sunday at 7 p m. The program titled The Beauties and Wonders of God in Nature features special music and Miss Viola Jones as leader. Annie Prime extends invitation to unaffiliated youths.
A Christian Endeavor social will be held this evening at the home of Miss Ewina Duckwall. Neighborhood members invited to join the gathering and share fellowship.
The regular weekly B Y P U session is set for Sunday evening at 6 45 at the church. Leader will be Miss Estelle Munson and the topic is The Opportunities of a Country Church. All city youths not in another Christian group are urged to attend. Miss Olive Piatt, Cor Sec.
A basket picnic at Crescent Beach Thursday afternoon September 2 by Sarasota Chapter No. 66 O E S. Cars depart Five Points at 4 p M. Members families and visitors are invited to bring baskets and join the Founders Day celebration. Mrs F Wm Schultz Secy pro tem.
Mr HigeI defends opposition to council plan to buy land for a cemetery. He cites city finances and questionable site suitability, notes a meeting of taxpayers, and lists attendees who voted to rescind the purchase. He offers soil tests and urges delaying any land purchase for cemetery use.
A transcription fragment references a regular meeting on September 6 at 8 30 p m. It mentions a quotation about right of way and includes an obituary line about William Day who died maintaining his right of way. The text ends with an unclear jumble.
The speaker urges attention to war risk insurance noting its future importance and value. The tone is advisory as they press consideration of securing coverage. The message implies potential risk and the benefits of timely action.
Mason Hunt, charter member of Sarasota Post, returns after months away in St. Petersburg. The feature notes Sarasota’s pull that brings him back to the paper and the city.
A Jacksonville anecdote from a late political rally shows a son asking his father if the governor is a crazy old fool. The father corrects him, advising not to use that word.
For God and Country the American Legion states its purposes including upholding the U S Constitution maintaining law and order fostering Americanism preserving memories of the Great War promoting community duty combating autocracy and ensuring justice freedom and democracy through mutual helpfulness.
The Justice Department has convicted five thousand draft evaders and seeks quick prosecutions for 150,000 delinquents. The War Department lists 150,000 draft deserters and calls on agencies to aid tribunals. The note ends with a wary hope no deserters are in Sarasota.
Clifford Martin Linna K Martin Philippina Schrader sign a charter to form Lemon Bay Fish and Ice Company in Englewood Manatee County Florida. The document outlines the corporate name, principal place, and authority to operate in Florida and beyond through branches and agencies.
The document outlines a corporation to deal in ice wholesale and retail, preserve perishables, and buy sell fish and seafood with cold storage. It covers owning boats and gear, mortgaging or leasing property, and handling shipping of perishables. Capital stock set at $20 060, 200 shares of $109 each.
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