Sarasota gains spotlight in Tampa Times Christmas edition
The Tampa Times Christmas edition highlights Sarasota as a health and pleasure resort with ideal climate and superb home sites. It features the Sarasota Venica Co and its real estate purchases, Belle Haven Inn hotel ad, and A B Edwards groves and vegetable farms real estate ads. The piece praises Sarasota's commercial interests and foresees many inquiries for local real estate agents.
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Tampa Times
Sarasota
Board of Trade
Sarasota-Venice Co
Belle Haven
A.B. Edwards
Town considers bonds for sewerage and waterworks
At the regular meeting on Tuesday the 18th Just the council began steps to bond the town for 20000 for sewerage and waterworks. An ordinance will be drawn by the committee and passed at the regular time. A special meeting was held to discuss funds for purchasing a horse and wagon for scavenger work. The new council is praised for economical handling of municipal affairs likely to cut city indebtedness next year.
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Ecouncil
Thos. Dual
L. Alderman
J. W. Philip
W.E. Keener
Mays &Son
Harvey
Seale
Roberto
Higel
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Higel
Burns
Banana Ave
L. P Jovner
Roberts
Mr. Harvey
SaRasota Times
Lee Lenimack
Sarasota Line Sought by St Petersburg Independent
The Independent urges a link to Sarasota with the Favorite line, noting ample boats and a same day round trip possibility at reasonable cost. It outlines freight prospects and stops to boost traveler interest and freight for the company.
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Sarasota
St. P&ersburg Independent
Independent
Tefee
Times Union
All night electric lights promised for Sarasota town
The article notes that by next winter Mr Ludwig will offer all night electric light service. The plant began operation last January and has delivered unmatched service in south Florida. During October's hurricane Sarasota escaped major outages as the electric wires remained intact.
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Ludwig
Jane
Florida
Sarasota
Noted Geologist to Visit Sarasota After Holidays
Indiana's State Geologist Mr Blakely will visit several places in the state after the holidays and stop in Sarasota. He is expected to gather valuable information on Florida's geological history and collect specimens from bygone ages.
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Sarasota
Indiana
Mr. Blakely
Florida
Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes 1910
Regular meeting notes show full board present. Minutes from Nov 8 and 23 read and approved. Finance Committee and Bond Trustees reports approved. engineer reports to be compared next meeting. Street and Sanitary committees plan bids, boundary repairs, and scavenger work at 65 dollars monthly. Reports of marshals and tax collectors reviewed. unpaid licenses referred to Mayor.
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J. I. Honle
Robots
Mr. Seale
Mr. Harvey
Ms. Roberts
Mr. Higel
Mr. Halton
Higel
Harvey
Mr. Roberts
Currant Ave
Seale
Roberts
Gulf Stream Ave
Sanitary Committee
Street Committee
Higel Alley
Seales
Marshal
Worth
Me. Seale
Florida East Coast over-sea extension celebration planned
In Key West preparations move forward for the completion celebration of the Florida East Coast over-sea extension. Committees are formed and George W. Allen named chairman of the general committee. Naval military and aerial features are promised and thousands of visitors expected. Times Union.
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Key West
Florida East Coast
George W. Allen
Times Union
Appointment of Ministers by Annual Conference
The annual Conference of the Methodist church announced ministerial appointments at its close Monday night. Presiding Elder for Tampa District J. F. Bell. Braden town J. F. Kilgore. Sarasota S. Grady. Mickler to Manatee. Strickland to Miakka. W F Allen to Mulberry. 8. Scott to Fort Ogden. Next conference meets in Gainesville.
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Tampa
J. F. Bell
Bradentown
J. F. Kilgore
Sarasota
S. Grady
Mr. Mickler
Manatee
Mr. Strickland
Miakka
W.F. Allen
Mulberry
8. Scott
Fort Ogden
Gainesville
Tampa Adds Two Chemical Engine Fire Autos
Fire department plans to purchase two chemical engine fire automobiles early next year at a cost of $10,000. The city already ordered two more similar vehicles to enhance fire protection and improve Tampa’s currently equipped department.
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Tampa
Citrus Drop: Florida Citrus Crop Forecast at Four Million Boxes
Intimate Florida market report notes citrus output for prp year expected near four million boxes, about one fifth lower than the previous year. Growers, handlers, and traders eye price effects as supply tightens and demand stays steady.
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Florida
Citrus harvest gains quality and price as shipments rise
A fragment notes improved fruit quality and higher prices as growers expect about two thirds of the citrus crop shipped by January. This reflects seasonal rise in shipments and market demand even amid earlier concerns about quantity.
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J.nuery
Gneap Family History And Political Cost Savings
A Washington Heights man recalls running for office and notes a political opponent covered his genealogical research, saving him about $1,600 while he netted a $400 gain. The anecdote, cited from the New York Times, highlights the unexpected benefits of campaigning.
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Gneap
Washington Heights
New York Times
Eight Lions and Famous Statues Mentioned in London Graphic
The London Graphic notes eight renowned lions worldwide including the Lion of St Mark's Venice with its fierce expression and wings. It also cites the four lions at the base, Nelson monument at Trafalgar Square, the Lion of Waterloo, and others like Lucerne and Chaeronea. Ruskin praised the St Mark's lion as unmatched in ferocity.
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St. Mark’s
Venice
Trafalgar Square
Waterloo
Lucerne
Chaeronesa
Ruskin
London Graphic
Beard bill prompts ongoing questions in Chicago
A Chicago news note reports a recurring inquiry over payment of a grooming bill. The piece highlights the tension between the payer and recipient as the matter lingers with no resolution in sight.
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Chicago News
Dora's Swell Party Gown Cost Question
A dialogue from the Detroit Free Press notes Dora invited to a stylish party and the father asks how much the gown will cost, while the mother comments on the invitation.
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Dora
Detroit Free Press
Not a Freshman
Mrs Bunderby responds that her son is not a freshman in college and clarifies his status amid a public discussion. The exchange includes a brief remark about a place name and ends with a light attribution to a Boston Transcript snippet.
City Council Adopts Motion On Light Request
The council referred the light installation for 8th Street and Banana Avenue to the Street Committee with second by Mr. Seale. The meeting adjourned sine die, Jos. Hatton presiding and J. L. Houle serving as clerk.
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