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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
5
A historical notice lists subscription rates for The Sarasota Times, detailing one year six months and three months in advance terms, with foreign subscriptions per year and the publication’s postal status in Sarasota Florida as second class matter.
The Florida development board met in Jacksonville this week to discuss reforestation and plan to enlist state and federal help. Reports warned that rapid timber depletion could soon threaten crate material for Florida fruit and vegetable shipments.
The proposal calls for raising five million dollars within a year to cover government costs and war bond interest. It would distribute the burden by population while taxing based on wealth, with luxury taxes affecting rich and poor alike as they purchase taxable goods.
The Florida press mourns Harry Gann of the Lake Wales Highlander who died in Tampa on Saturday December 4. Gann built the Highlander into a bright weekly under his ownership for three years and was a veteran editor cherished by colleagues.
The Lake Wales Highlander changes hands after the illness and death of the former owner. J. E. Worthington, managing editor of the Tampa Times, will soon move to Lake Wales to assume management, promising continued service and progress for the paper’s readers.
The Library Committee hosted the first Tea of the season at the Woman's Club with a large crowd. Prizes to Mrs. John Burker Mrs. W Talbot Caven and Mrs. Ralph Caples and proceeds of 34.00 will fund a new library typewriter. Donors include Mr Edson Keith a 50.00 gift and Mr Olson for two days' labor.
Donations of $5 from Mrs. Auguste Gieske and Mrs. J. L. Woods support a library growth drive. A Tea event will be hosted by the Woman's Club on January 14 to fund a larger and improved library.
Col. C. I. Forsyth announces another excursion aboard the Friendship leaving the city dock at 9:30 a m for Kilpatrick's landing with a picnic and oyster roast. The trip extends down the bay to the Gulf beach for shelling and surf bathing. Interested visitors should sign with Col. Forsyth to secure accommodations.
J. B. Little of Sanford earned 2455.44 dollars for a single car of lettuce shipped this season.
The Christian Endeavor held its monthly consecration meeting Sunday night led by vice-president Miss Isadore Munson. A large group of young people attended. Next Sunday the topic will be Wise Sayings That Have Helped Me and Master Clifford Townsend will accompany songs on the violin. Annie Prime, Sec’y.
Presbyterian church schedules 11 am and 7 30 pm services with special morning music by Miss Anderson. New Pearce church hosts Sunday afternoon services as Pastor C W Latham starts Evangelistic meetings next Sunday assisted by Rev Mason of Tampa and St Johns Presbytery Sunday School Missionary.
The first tourist boat excursion of the season took place last Wednesday under Col. C. I. Forsyth, manager of tourist boat excursions for the tourist club. The trip includedKilpatrick's roast and fishing opportunities for attendees.
A pie supper will be held at the Tatum Ridge school house on Saturday evening at 8 o clock to benefit the school. An invitation is extended to all residents to attend.
Miss Speirs will display hand made and hand painted articles suitable for Christmas gifts on December 8 at her studio on Park Street. Studio open all day. Adv Wood for Sale saw mill strips. leave orders at McKeehan's Store or call J. F. Mixon at 67.
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