Notable Names Listed in Local Public Notice
A long list of residents and officials appears in the public notice, including H. M. Frazee W. E. Stephens Guy M. Rogan W. K. Higel C. T. Curry W. L. Dunn George Higel Ralph Higel C. S. Curry F. A. Curry J. D. Courtoy A. F. Wrede Alex Penney J. W. Daniels S. C. Wilkinson Clem Phillips B. F. Blackburn A. E. Blackburn J. B. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Frazee
W. E. Stephens
Guy M. Rogan
W. K. Higel
C. T. Curry
W.L. Dunn
George Higel
Ralph Higel
C. S. Curry
F. A. Curry
J.D. CourToy
A. F. Wrede
Alex. Penney
J. W. Daniels
S. C. Wilkinson
Clem. Phillips
B. F. Blackburn
A. E. Blackburn
J. B. Roberts
Special Tax School District Election in Venice 1914
Notice of a June 16 1914 special tax school district election in Venice to divide Venice District No 9 into Laurel District No 48 and to vote on three trustees and millage. Inspectors named Alex Penny B F Blackburn Clem Phillips and clerk J B Roberts. W M Rowlett Superintendent signs the notice.
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Florida
Venice
A.D
Laurel
Gulf Beach
Shaket Creek
Said Creek
Said
Said Township
Range
Alex Penny
B. F. Blackburn
Clem Phillips
J. B. Roberts
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
A. D
To Die in the Last Ditch Phrase Attribution
The saying Die in the last ditch is linked to William of Orange amid Buckingham’s warnings of ruin for the united provinces. When pressed that the commonwealth faced destruction, William reportedly answered that he could not see his country ruined and would die in the fast ditch.
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William of Orange
Buckingham
United Provinces
Commonwealth
Skull in window labeled Second-hand owner no longer needed
A human skull displayed in a shop window near the Edinburgh infirmary bears a grim caption claiming the second-hand owner has no further use. The Macabre display reflects a macabre sense of humor in a public street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Infirmary
Woman's Club Plans Civic Projects and Charity Drive
The Woman's Club held its first meeting since April with strong membership. Committees for Library Education Ways and Means and others were named and a philanthropic group approved. Plans include a lawn and yardfront contest, playground efforts, plant sales, a Sarasota Fair, a Tea Sale, theatre night fundraiser, and a saving fund for the school. A framed Colonial Tea picture was donated for the new club house. Next meeting set for late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Hart’s Commercial Annex
Julia Hanson
Fort Myers
Sarasota
City Park
Knighton
Halton
Ways and Means
Palms Theatre
Joe Halton
Adam
Grinton
T. F. Arnold
Washington
Comparisons of Navies From the Birmingham Age-Herald
The Birmingham Age-Herald summarizes a chart on leading naval powers. Great Britain leads, Germany second, the United States third in battleships and tonnage. U.S. rank improves in gunner accuracy but lags in naval aviation compared with France and Germany. The piece notes push toward airships and possible reallocation of dreadnought funds.
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United States Navy Department
Great Britain
Germany
England
United States
France
Japan
Italy
Russia
Austria
War Department
Congress
Birmingham Age—Herald
Census Work Requires Time for Nationwide Statistics
The census compiles national data from manufacturers farmers and utilities. It notes the need to collect uniform reports from hundreds of thousands of establishments and millions of farms and to allow enough time so as not to disrupt private business.
When Mending Umbrellas
A short home remedy describes repairing umbrella holes with softened black sticking plaster placed under the hole inside the fabric. The method dries to seal the opening and is presented as neater than darning. It emphasizes a simple, stitchless fix.
Impacts of Indian Climate on Wooden Musical Instruments
The climate in India harms wooden musical instruments more than other wood items. Instruments made mainly of wood suffer greater damage due to humidity and heat, affecting tonal quality and structural integrity across instrument types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
See T. C. Lines, the only licensed Plumber in the city
The notice announces that T. C. Lines is the sole licensed plumber in the city offering services. It emphasizes exclusive licensing and availability for plumbing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Lines
Dodson's Liver Tone Gains Popularity Over Calomel
The article promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, gentler substitute for calomel in treating constipation and liver trouble. It claims the remedy is a harmless vegetable liquid, doubles as a liver lifter, and promises a money back offer at Badger Pharmacy if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Gant
Badger Pharmacy
Whence the Term Quack Doctor Origin
The term quack originally referred to a quake or ague doctor, implying a practitioner who claimed cures for fevers and illnesses. It traces to a misheard or evolving word meaning a noisy pretender in early medical markets.
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Sarasota House
de Soto Hotel
Tampa
Hart’s
J. G. Hart
H. S. Glazier
A. P. Jones
Frank H. Knapp
John Mays
Guardian
Board OF Public Instuction
S. Range
Gulf
Shaker Creek
W. M. Rowlett
Public Instruction
Manatee Co
Fla
Womans Club
W_ A
J. W. Keeper A.J, Vaughan T. F, Arnold J. G. Hart
F. P. Wright
C. J. Knighton
Mabel Griswold Miss
Josephine Pearce
R. W. Grinton
F. N, Schultz Jessie D. Crosby George Miles Walter Griffith
May E. Townsend
R. C. Bruce Yarbrough C. V. S. Wilson W., B. Tuttle C. O. Teate
Annice Mitchel
Furman Helveston
Miss Florens
I. R. Burns
Jack Halton
Carl Thompson
J. F. Burkett
J. H., Faubel George Ross Ellen Elliott
J. H. Yohe
H. N. Hall
Census Reports
Bank
John Savarese
Tampa, Fla
Harry L. Higel, T.M
St. Petersburg
Anna Maria
Cortez
West View
Bea
Bea West View
Anna Maria St. Petersbur
Anna Maria Beach
Howard F. Johnson
Sarasota, Fla
Fred Carroll
Act
Illinois
Archibald Hardware Co
Kien
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