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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
Published every Thursday in Sarasota Florida the paper lists subscription rates including one year in advance two dollars six months one dollar three months fifty cents and foreign subscriptions per year two dollars and fifty cents the notice also notes second class mail status and foreign advertising representation by the American Press Association.
The passage notes Tampa newspapers extended impressive Christmas editions with the Tribune and Times leading with 96 and 98 pages respectively. It contrasts Canada abolishing luxury taxes and U.S. politics on new levies, and mentions Governor Catts threatening to shoot Joe Barman, while noting no intent to confront him.
Washington statistics predict a government workforce reduction from 86 500 to 69 346 within two years due to new duties and expanded departments. The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is praised for three years of pioneer, profit-boosting efforts and now seeks a full-time secretary and funds to expand its work and impact locally.
The Tourist News weekly magazine from St. Petersburg edited by J. E. Dadswell enters our exchange table. It targets the traveler with news of activities and joys, promising a large circulation. Visitors to Florida are noted as having remarkable lives and promising stories for the new publication.
A grove owner near Sarasota opened his grove to visitors inviting them to help themselves to fruit from eleven to three yesterday and to take a liberal quantity home. He praised it as the Sarasota spirit and urged extending it to a weekly event with autos provided for free rides around the city and nearby areas.
The article notes the season of joy centered on the Child and the message of love. It contrasts past promiscuous giving with thoughtful gifts to poor children and highlights America giving to the poor abroad and at home as the genuine spirit of Christmas.
The Bradentown Herald and Palmetto News receive praise for excellent Christmas editions. Other papers such as Lakeland Advertiser and Telegram Wauchula Advocate Leesburg Commercial also publish all home productions in festive formats with pictures and ads telling the Christmas story and ways to delight children. The note credits a broader trend of Florida papers and towns embracing Christmas coverage.
The mayor speaks on the enduring gloom affecting residents and outlines steps to improve outlook and civic resilience amid ongoing concerns and public discourse.
DeFuniak Springs issues a seven day proclamation from January 1 to observe Gloom Days. Citizens must spread gloom with no cheerfulness allowed until ceremonies mark the interring of gloom. The note hints the custom may continue despite the planned respite.
In a 1921 call to action Sarasota citizens and winter residents are urged to support the Chamber of Commerce not only with money but with time, loyalty, and talent. The piece stresses personal responsibility and active involvement to build the town through the chamber.
Chas E Haley Jr, booking manager of the Florida Concert Bureau, arrives to arrange a Sarasota concert by John Phillip Shaddick and Gray Perry on January 21, 1921, at the High School auditorium. The Florida Concert Bureau aims to promote good music in Florida, with the Athletic Association sponsoring the event.
Jesse D. Lamb was fatally injured in a Parrish packing house when his overcoat caught in machinery. His body was returned to Parrish for burial with funeral services at the Baptist church led by Rev. W C Sparkman. The Masonic Lodge conducted graveside rites as a large county procession paid respects.
Princess Cantacuzene nee Grant, noted writer with articles in the Saturday Evening Post, will speak at the Woman's Club in Sarasota where she is a guest of Mrs. B. L. Honore and Mrs. Frederick Grant. Further notice will follow in next week's paper.
Work on remodeling the Indianola club house advances well and Mrs. Helen Brooks Smith secretary treasurer of the Indianola Resort and Development Company announces it will be ready for guests about January 10.
A protracted meeting will begin on the first Sunday in January at Sarasota Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Andrew J. Beck leads the program with assistant Rev. W. C. Sparkman of Palmetto, praised as a strong preacher and evangelist.
A party of guests at the Watrous Hotel fished last Thursday in deep water and brought in 150 pounds of grouper along with some red fish. Several grouper weighed eight pounds each. Participants included H. H. Smith J. D. Gardner and J. E. Goodhue.
A large Bellefontaine Ohio party has arranged a family style Christmas dinner at Roberts Cafe. The group expects a joyful, communal meal served on a long table with all attending members sharing the feast.
The Golf Course in Sarasota shows busy mornings as visitors arrive to meet the Old Colonel and Prof. Alick Simpson from Scotland. The Holding Company touts improvements and plans a New Year’s dance as locals are urged to support year round golf and watch a strong teaching style.
Mr H F Banks formerly of Pennsylvania recently moved to Monticello and bought the Grate place near Main street. He opened a nursery for flower plants and bulbs with twenty four years in the trade and plans to produce rare gladiolas and new varieties. He will also supply flowers for special occasions and foresees a promising field for new business.
The social committee announces the Christmas week Holiday Party on December 28 with decorations favors refreshments and music. Admission is 1.00 with invites extended to all to join the festive event and enjoy watching others dance or mingle.
After an ordinance forbidding commercial cars from parking on Main Street, taxi drivers set a shared stand at Main Street and Pineapple Avenue. They installed a public phone, number 277, to call cars, improving accessibility for residents who can now find a car readily at the stand.
The Times announces the installation of three electric motors to power the Linotype and job presses. The upgrade will boost output and align the paper with progressive plants in the state, with workers taking pride in faster, better service.
In Sarasota, Team No. 2 led by Augustus May with Delbridge and Mrs. Wilson finished the quota at 11 am Thursday, hitting $1,000 and 100 memberships. The drive continues until all quotas are met and the Sarasota Choral Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday night January 4 at 7 30 at the Woman's Club House.
The Belle Haven Inn completed a modern steam heating system last week. Owners C. T. and Elmer Whittle upgraded the building and equipment, making the hotel among the region’s most modern in appointments.
Mr H R Hubbard from Bellefontaine Ohio led a party of 26 visitors to Mr E R List's orange grove Wednesday. They took lunches and enjoyed a pleasant outing. Mrs Elise Elliott hosted them at her home with warm hospitality.
District Deputy Grand Master Roscoe E Scott of Bradenton paid his official visit to Sarasota Lodge No. 47 F and A M at the regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Notice invites all visitors to the first Sarasota Tourist Club meeting of the season in the pavilion at the city dock on Tuesday afternoon December 28 at 2 30 o'clock. Dr G M Brunson serves as president with Miss May Ashby as secretary.
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