Mrs C V S Wilson Editor and Proprietor
Local newspaper item notes Mrs C V S Wilson as editor and proprietor with pricing details listed as $1.50 and $2.00 for unspecified items or services.
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
Local newspaper item notes Mrs C V S Wilson as editor and proprietor with pricing details listed as $1.50 and $2.00 for unspecified items or services.
With the election over a new two year administration will guide Sarasota. The piece urges unity, sympathy for families affected by wartime splits, and collective, selfless effort to meet town problems ahead.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, in New York on December 12, urged Americans to remain optimistic amid wartime losses. He pledged full disclosure of disaster records, warned against pessimism, and called for courage to endure without surrendering to hate. He warned Nazi aggression and vowed to stay in the war until Germany’s war lords are deposed and liberty prevails.
Report from London says Bolshevik hold on Petrograd tightens as unrest spreads through Moscow and Petrograd. Cossack forces advance from the Don, while anti Bolshevik leaders claim a 400000 strong counter force with allies including potential American intervention. Detachments clash near Bielogorod as Yossacks move north of Kharkov and Mohilev.
John Starling died when a car driven by A C Holley struck him on the Plant City road. Holley, a Manatee county farmer, was arrested by Preston Smith after officers detected liquor on Holley’s breath. Starling had been talking with a friend near the road when the collision occurred.
The Manatee County Board of Public Instruction certifies a December 1917 resolution authorizing a $2 500 surety surrender and a $517 18 draft payable to the board. Assignment to United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company approved. Warrant drawing and January 1918 adjournment authorized.
Reports from the Cossack region describe a minor clash near Bielogorod with Bolshevik forces claiming defeat of the Cossacks. In Petrograd threats target the Smolny institute as opponents demand removal of Bolshevik authority. Moscow faces famine pressures and mutinous soldiers. Front lines show continued infantry activity on western and Italian fronts with heavy artillery and air combat. The Wien battleship has been torpedoed and sunk with most crew saved. displacement 5512 tons and prewar crew of 441.
Dr E M Nighbert based in Florida sends Dr L E McDonald to organize cattle dipping in the county. HQ at Bradenton. dipping vats to be voluntary with government funded supervision. County commissioners back funding, progress hinges on community interest and timely war work completion by March to enable next year’s government release.
Holley was jailed yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Logan and no bond had been set for his release last night. The missing car from the first accident remains unfound.
Dr. Jack Halton of Sarasota, serving in the medical reserve at Camp Sevier, writes from the camp about his booklet Barrack Room Jingles. He notes improving camp conditions and urges purchase of Red Cross seals to aid tuberculosis relief and support soldiers in the trenches.
A discussion on annexing a territory to create an aviation camp channel six feet deep and 100 feet wide prompted residents to oppose new city taxes. Dr. Butler suggested deferring annexation and urged no steps toward separate incorporation within a set period. The Board of Trade passed a resolution supporting the proposed annexation sense.
President Lord thanked board members for large attendance before adjournment to meet next Friday night.
The Board of County Commissioners met December 4 1917 with most members present. They approved Arabie Gilletts Widow's Pension under the 1917 Act and ordered bids advertised for cleaning Ellenton Central and Ellenton Western Drains. J W Ponder was named Acting Chairman in Rushtons absence.
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