Florida Democrats pick U S Senate candidate January primaries
The Pensacola Journal reports Florida Democrats will vote on January 10 and 31 to choose a U S Senate nominee as term of Senator Taliaferro ends. US Senate contenders listed are W A Blount Pensacola John N C Stockton Jacksonville and N P Bryan Jacksonville. Counties urged to organize ballots, with participation encouraged to ensure voice in the primary.
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Florida
United States Senate
Taliaferro
W. A. Blount
Pensacola
John N.C. Stockton
Jacksonville
N. P. Bryan
United States
Demorat
Eecambia County
Pensacola Journal
Citrus crop being shipped from various groves in Florida
The packing house on Hig s dock, under J. P. Woodrough, handles oranges and grapefruit from Bode and Mareh groves on Bee Ridge, Osprey, and spur town. Oranges from Albritton grove average 1200 boxes, Henry Richardte 600, Buffum grove over 9000 to be packed with 20 workers. operations run until January 15 before moving to Miami for tomatoes. Laurel B F Blackburn crop of 2000 boxes. Florida Citrus Exchange at Mikka packing house not operated this season due to storm damage. remaining fruit hauled Frejitville for shipment.
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Hig`s Dock
J. P. Woodrough
Henry Richardte
Spear Town
Woodrough
Buffum Grove
Miami
B. F. Blackburn
Datton
Florida Curne Exchange
Miakka
Florida ‘Fruit and Produce News
Beekeeping Venture Expands apiary and road plans outlined
Mr. C. M. Biorseth demonstrates profitable beekeeping increasing from forty to 115 colonies with a 192 gallon honey yield. Partners with C. B. Howard of New York plan improvements, new foundation comb machines, distributed hive locations, and a separate Bardin colony site. Florida East Coast Railway contracts a Titusville to Lake Okeechobee line to boost homeseeker access and regional trade.
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C. M. ‘Bioreeth
Biorseth
C. B. Howard
New York
Sarasota
Bierseth
Tampa
Lake
Land
Bardin
Florida East Coast
R.y
New ‘York
Titusville
Fla
Lake Okeecheobee
Congress Preview and Florida Plans for Informal Sessions
The Rivers and Harbors Committee meets in Washington to prep for the coming Congress with Sparkman anticipated as next chairman and Florida well represented in proposed appropriations. Tampa events note a brief Tampa visit and a short session with a busy agenda, while Pensacola prepares to host the Florida Educational Association from December 27 to 30 at the San Carlos hotel with Knights of Columbus facilities aiding sessions and receptions for visiting teachers.
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Rivers and Harbors Committee
Washington
Sparkman
Capitol
Col. Sparkman
Flor‘ida
Tampa
Congress
Tampa Tribune
Pensacola
Florida Educational Association
San Carlos
Knights ‘of Columbus
Becamp County
Papin
Col Caples and party to visit Indian Beach and Tampa
Col R C Caples general traffic agent of New York Central lines will arrive in his private car with Mrs Caples and relatives. The party will sidetrack at Indian Beach on Sarasota Bay for several days. Clifford B Oakly will join in Tampa and accompany them to Indian Beach. Duration not fixed but likely over a week.
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R. C. Caples
New York Central Lines
New York
Caples
Colonel Caples
Thompson
Indian Beach
Sarasota Bay
Tampa
Clifford B. Oakly
Timber Lands Sold in Northern State for 400 000
The Carrabelle Saw Mills transferred 80 000 acres of pine land containing about 200 000 000 feet to A. J. Silverthorne of St Louis. The $400 000 deal is the largest in years. About 30 000 acres unused will be offered as a turpentine location.
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Carrabelle Saw
A. J. Silverthorne
St. Louis
Iceland’s Hot Springs and Grotto in Reykjadal Explored
In Reykjadal Iceland the hot springs spout water from rock apertures while vapor fills the valley. A river runs through the area with a violent jet of boiling water issuing from a rock, and nearby lies the large grotto of Surt. A separate family anecdote notes a baby growing strong and vocal, with a father remarking on its increasing strength.
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Celand
Reykjadal
Iceland
Goxen Times & Day
Lord Locates Paulson Lot in Sarasota Bay Area
Over the past year J. H. Lord has pressured settlements in the Land of Manatee, focusing on the Sarasota bay district. Madison & Co. secured the locater role, giving Lord ownership of the Paulson lot bay shore. He plans a bungalow and private residence with his family.
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J. H. Lord
Manatee
Sarasota Bay District
Sarasota
Madison & Co
Lord
Bay Shore
Soldier Boys Enjoy Ten Days Hunt at Miakka
Lieut. J. H. Perrie and H. T. Bennett stationed at Egmont Key spent ten days of furlough at Miakka with E. J. Messer as guide. They were successful in securing plenty of game.
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J.H. Perrie
H. T. Bennett
Egmont Key
E. J. Messer
State Schools Shorten Christmas Break to One Week
The board decided to cut the usual two week holiday to one week statewide because Christmas falls on Sunday and New Year follows, with schools closing a week earlier to end the term sooner.
Postcard set offers 33 views of St Petersburg homes
Two tons weight 250000 postcards received by the St. Petersburg Post Card Association showcase thirty three different views of the city including many private residences and represent a quality improvement over prior post card offerings.
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St. Petersburg
Ancient Beds and Sleeping Arrangements in Antiquity
The article describes early sleeping methods using rugs skins or thin mattresses that could be rolled up. Floors were tile or plaster in better homes and feet were washed before entering rooms. A three foot wide bench or settee often lined the room’s sides serving as seating by day and sleeping by night.
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S. H. Diensurra
G. B. Price
Highsmith & Prime
Undertakers
Sarasota Drug CO
V. F. Knight
Real Estate Nerd Insurance
Blackburn
John Saverese
J. A
Verese
Gen. Man
Fila
Sarasota Transportation
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Saverese
Waypoints
Higel’s
Way Purate
Harry L. Higel
Sarasota, Fla
John Laverese
Orswell
Davis Acetylene
Eclipse Sagamore
Higel’s Wharf
Rarasota
Key West Auction House
Allen E. Curry
Front Street, Key West, Fla
Fruitvilke
News OF
Teachers Association
Mr. Lord Purchases
Bay Lot
Banke
G. W. Franklin
Bank of Sarasota
Manatee Banking O
Bradentown
Fis
Blackburn Building
Main Street
Hicle
Piedmonth
Gate City
White Hickory
Weber
E.M. F.planders
Jacksonville, Fla
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Wolf Bros
Franklin Street
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