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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
Notice announces sale of described lands at public auction at 12 o'clock noon June 17 1912 in front of the Council chamber Sarasota Manatee County Florida to pay the amount due for taxes shown opposite. Costs of sale and advertising included.
Mrs Buchanan and two girls return home to Sarasota after visiting Mrs Hamlin. Mrs Harn is seriously ill, confined to bed with Dr Halton attending. Dr Waterbury ill in hospital awaiting travel to the mountains. Miss Olive Olson visits Miss Beryl Knighton. The two young ladies hosted a launch party with two boats of guests enjoying the beach.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlains Tablets for older adults to improve digestion and bowel regularity. It describes the tablets as mild and suitable for middle age and senior users and notes availability from all dealers.
Miss Kate Riverton Byten, a Coloratin suffragist leader, spoke at a Cripple Creek dinner arguing that voting does not turn women into monsters. She contrasts antisuffrage fears with examples of age twenty one voters and a sarcastic exchange about a husband and notice period.
Blisters burns sores and rheumatic ailments are described as benefitting from Ballard's Snow Liniment with strong claims of penetrating healing. It is sold by Sarasota Drug Co at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
The W C T U thanks all who answered the Mississippi flood appeal. Nine boxes of clothing shoes and bedding were sent to governors Earl Brewer and Louisiana. Twenty dollars and eighty cents were sent to Mississippi. Four girls from the S T L raised most funds. About 330 garments were donated. Further contributions are urged and may be sent to Mrs Cecelia McCall. A cough remedy note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and mucus liquefaction.
A Harper’s Weekly recounts scenes from the Zulu war and Maori conflicts where aZulu warrior fires a firearm to comic effect before a volley annihilates him, while Maori attackers and British defenders clash over ammunition. It notes Chamberlains Liniment for sprained ankles and lists dealers.
The Emerson Typewriter Company of Woodstock Illinois claims to give away over 400 high grade wholly visible Emerson typewriters to adults in all states on no money down terms. Readers are urged to mail for free offers and learn how to obtain a typewriter or pursue agency or position with the company.
In a Chicago area hamlet two wealthy Italians vie for social prominence while a newcomer asks about rooms. A banter about a furnished room sign reveals rivalry and pride as locals react to outsiders seeking lodgings. The piece ends with an ad for Tax Fes laxative at Badger Pharmacy.
A historical excerpt argues that a woman's overall marriage chance varies with age. It breaks into age ranges from 15 to 60 with percentages, showing 14 percent between 15 and 20, 52 percent between 20 and 26, 13 percent between 25 and 60, and diminishing figures beyond. After 60, the chance is one tenth of 1 percent.
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