Island builder plans and school site talk in Laurel
From Our Special Correspondent notes Frank Curry suspected of planning a fine new house on his island and Capt Blackburn offering a lot on the hard road for a new school. The column reports community chatter on lumber for a church, local visits, a stray nine‑foot coach whip, and a Mrs Holland return visit with health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Curry
Capt. Blackburn
Jack Holland
Mrs
Berrien Holland
Agnes
Mildred Phillips
Townsends
Mont
Missouri
South Creek Bridge
Claude Ragan
Nemo
Florida
Claude
J. B. Roberts
Reading
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Washington
Capitol Building
Pres. Wilson
National Museum
Washington Monument
White House
Effie
Imitations in medicine spark demand for genuine Chill and Fever
A notice warns that 666 has more imitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic, emphasizing that counterfeit products undermine medicine and consumer trust. The message urges buyers to seek authentic remedies and avoid dangerous fakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danoearang
Nokomis Notes On Growth Promises For Local Grove Area
J. D. Varn bought 40 acres adjoining his grove in Nokomis signaling expansion. F A Curry and Dr F H Albee plan to build modern homes this summer and plant 30 acres in groves. J D Courtey shipped his third watermelon car this week as more are expected. The town claims a world watermelon eating record on a sample with noted enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Varn
F. A. Curry
F. H. Albee
J. D. Courtey
Osprey News Tells of Garden Work and Local Visits
Rain lifts spirits as residents report abundant gardens with corn potatoes and tomatoes. Visitors from Wauchula Lakeland Bartow and Nokomis mingle about farms groves and box party plans while six thousand acres of Crooked Lake citrus attract Minnesota investors and Charlie Curry promotes boat buildingand home projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Lake
Minnesota
Nokomis
Noted Vet Recommends RAT SNAP to Farmers
Dr H H Butler endorses RAT SNAP for rat control in barns and hospitals with quarterly use. He claims it reliably eliminates rats and urges early action. Available in 25c 50c and $1.00 sizes from Badger Pharmacy and Archibald Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Butler
Badger Pharmacy
Archibald Hardware Company
Bee Ridge Community Notes Include Dances and Meetings
Bee Ridge Presbyterian Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Harvey Clark's home this month. A farewell dance occurred at the Bee Ridge farm hosted by Mr. Henry Brookes. Visitors Mr. Floyd Ziegler and Mr. John Bond of Manasota spent the weekend in Bee Ridge. Miss Maud Albritton and Mr. Paul Albritton returned from college for summer vacation. The Woman's Club closed its season at the Bee Ridge Hotel with business talks and refreshments by Mrs. J. Clarke. Meetings resume in fall. The Bee Ridge Baptist Young People held a box supper at the schoolhouse to fund the new church, auctioned by Mr. Bellamy for $118.50. Rev. C. W. Latham led service at the Presbyterian church with a new time: Sunday School at 3 00 p m and service at 4 00 p m. He will provide services twice monthly for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Bee Ridge
J. Clarke
Bellamy
New Baptist Church
C. W. Latham
Presbyterian Church
Latham
Soap Dipping for Poultry Shows Lice Control Method
An advertisement extols 666 Chill and Fever Tonic confidence. It recommends dipping fowls in a soap solution of one ounce laundry soap per gallon water to kill chicken lice, and a second dipping ten days later to target newly hatched lice.
Hastings Steamship Christened at Pensacola Launch Meeting
Mrs. T. E. Fitzgerald is named sponsor for the christening of the City of Hastings, a steamship to be launched in Pensacola during a State Press Association gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Fitzgerald
Hastings
Pensacola
State Press Association
666 Quickly Relieves Constipation and Biliousness
An 19th century medical note promotes 666 as a remedy for constipation biliousness loss of appetite headaches and torpid liver. It claims rapid relief and improved digestion through mineral tonic properties.
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Laurel News
Messrs
Manley and
Wooten
Sarasota
R. L. Stephens
Mr. Wooten
G. M. Ragan
Shumard
Walter Taylor
Kathleen
Edna Mae
Carleton
McLeod
Jerusalem
Israel
Weejy
Africa
Barton Daniels
Spencer
Indian Head
Bart
Osprey
E. A. Johnson
the Oaks
Mrs. Jackson Holland
Wauchula
Mr. Frank Taylor
Arcadia
V. A. Saunders
Thomas McAulay
Miss Ruth
Lester
Bartow
G. W. Walstone and Family
Harlie Holland
W. A. Saunders
Pine Street
Laurel
J. D
C.S. C
Charles S. Curry
Charlie
E. G. Sherley
Chautauqua
Sherley
Wesley Higel
W. L. Dunn
W. L
Lloyd Holland
Lakeland
Thomas MccAulay
Mr. McAulay
Albert Saunders
Iun
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Harvey Clark
Bee Ridge Farm
Henry Brookes
Floyd Ziegler
John Bond
Manasota
Maud Albritton
Paul Albritton
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
N. C
the Badger Pharmacy
San N
Ec Ry m. S
Tampa, Florida
Nainsook
Batiste
Updegraff Company
Manufacturers OF Lumber
Manatee, Florida
Sarasota Independent Line
Peerless
Tampa
Towle’s Dock
Wilson Linf
ST. Petersburg
City Dock
M. C. Davis
Vulcan
Leeman Melton
J. W. Harvey Repair Shop
Seventh Street
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