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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The bill to supply free hog cholera serum is vetoed by Governor Catts who says the State Board of Health needs its funds for other work.
Citizens anticipate the reintroduction of stamps on war checks as part of the Spanish American war era fund drive. The public expresses willingness to comply despite occasional inconvenience, noting the current conflict is also highly disruptive.
During a congressional debate on postal rate changes a North Carolina representative, Young, held up a newspaper showing items of value to the government advertised free. He noted that if charged at the regular rate the space would total $52.10, illustrating government subsidies to the press.
The Punta Gorda Herald reports twenty dogs, including valuable pets, poisoned overnight in town. Authorities should pursue the culprit under strict penalties. animal cruelty is condemned and stricter laws are urged while urging muzzle use in warm weather.
The annual meeting originally set for June 21 22 23 was changed to the last three days of the month but no official announcement or program plan has been published. The date change is expected to reduce attendance as the month end dates are important for weekly editors to be at their places of business.
Governor Catts vetoed the primary law keeping the Bryan Primary in force. The public will again vote under its provisions, and observers expect the bill to be amended or repealed at the next legislative session.
President Wilson told Russia that at the opening of peace conferences the United States will demand no territorial transfers unless to improve rule and liberty, no indemnities except to right wrong, and no forced sovereignties. Safeguards must ensure nations desiring world peace are protected.
The article contrasts United States entry into war with the Central Powers motives of world supremacy and argues that American reasons differ vastly from those cited by enemy powers, framing the conflict around preservation of peace rather than conquest.
A U S Department of Agriculture plan seeks to identify and distribute farm labor across Florida. A state office coordinates with the Florida Food Preparedness Commission and UF Extension, with county and local representatives enrolling workers and noting shortages and surpluses. The system treats each unit as a clearinghouse and reports to higher levels, including Gainesville and Washington. May 22, 1917.
The new federal rule prohibits sales of intoxicating liquor to any person in military or naval uniform. It applies to all saloons cafes and restaurants with no exceptions. Officials in Tampa and elsewhere promise rigorous enforcement and warn civilians who serve or assist uniformed men may face prosecution.
An Indiana man retires his goose after twenty-one years of service valued for guarding a farm. The bird, once a regular helper, will live out its days on the homestead in a peaceful retirement.
King Constantine II of Greece abdicates in favor of his son Prince Alexander amid entente pressure. The deposed monarch and Alexander plan residence in Switzerland. In battle news, two German submarines sink large liners Sequana and Anglian with heavy passenger losses. Major events include Pershing’s arrival in France and ongoing war tax debates.
Editor Geo M Goolsby and his wife arrived with a party of sixteen from Wauchula in three autos. They crossed the bay by the new bridge and enjoyed their Gulf trip. The Times welcomed their short Sarasota stay and noted Goolsby edits the Advocate, a prosperous weekly.
Prominent anti liquor speaker Mr Morrow, known for his Sarasota lecture last year, will speak at the Methodist church tonight on temperance. Admission is free and all are invited to attend, with encouragement to bring a guest.
The deed for the Arcade Building and dock is now held by the City of Sarasota after transfer by City Clerk Thompson last Saturday afternoon. The sale totaled 39581.34 dollars, signed by the Hoover heirs with F B Hoover of Lima present alongside Clerk Thompson and City Attorney Burkett to finalize documents for the people of Sarasota.
A canning club is organized with eight members under the Educational committee. A forty two capacity canner will be installed in the school domestic science department. Growers bring produce and club members can it for half the cost, with the grower paying for cans. This system, used at Manatee, conserves thousands of cans of vegetables. To join or learn start date, contact Mrs. R. H. Edwards or Mrs. T. W. Yarbrough.
The Liberty Loan is a voluntary test of patriotism, not conscription, urging citizens to invest in government bonds to support the war. It argues debt to country and oversubscription as duty, claiming the bond is the safest investment and a badge of pride, with emphasis on personal participation.
A seventy five foot flag staff was erected at the center of Five Corners on Main Street. At sunrise this morning the Stars and Stripes flew atop the pole. A ceremonial flag raising is planned for today.
After a few days rest a Jersey police officer who tried to break up a United States soldiers recruiting meeting will be able to return to work.
Florida ships 4 916 carloads grapefruit 16 085 carloads oranges 7 carloads pineapples 8 205 carloads vegetables 1 901 carloads lettuce 4 067 carloads Irish potatoes 3 675 carloads tomatoes 2 958 carloads celery 322 carloads strawberries 1 738 carloads watermelons 456 carloads cabbage plus millions of small express and freight packages. The state says favorable weather will boost rais ing corn sweet potatoes beans and peas and other crops as surface tillage is only a pin scratch compared to total tillable land and the impact could affect the whole state.
Sunday morning sermon asks Was the resurrection of our Lord a fake and evening topic What is Reverence and why should we be Reverent The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m An invitation to join the services.
Nine beekeepers representing 1300 colonies met in Bradenton to organize a Beekeepers Association. Sarasota supplied 400 colonies owned by the Sarasota Bee Company. The group set a uniform price schedule for apiary products and planned another meeting soon.
The passage notes American engineers in France seeking a clear track and green light on the switch. It discusses potential contributions to the food supply through diet restraint. It mentions a shark skin tannery proposed by capitalists in St. Petersburg and notes possible Turkish repudiation of German cruelties leading to separate peace.
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