Florida to Erect $36000 Federal Building in Orlando
A $36,000 Federal building is to be erected at Orlando. The Florida Chief will shift from a weekly to a daily issue starting in October. Zephyrhills plans an $8000 modern hotel and work begins immediately. Frostproof suffered three business buildings destroyed by fire last week. A St. Petersburg firm patents a coffee substitute now in market. Punta Gorda street paving progresses rapidly. Lee County will hold a 4th of July celebration and dedicate its new courthouse.
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Orlando
Zephyrhills
Lee County
Peaches Planned for Umatilla Orchard Expansion
The Sanford Commercial Club leads a local effort to plant 2500 acres of peaches at Umatilla as part of a regional movement to expand fruit production. The push aims to boost employment and agricultural output in the area.
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The
Sanford Commercial Club
Fire destroys packing house at Arch Creek
A packing house at Arch Creek was burned to the ground last week in a major blaze. Fire crews responded quickly, but the structure suffered total loss and no injuries were reported.
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Arch Creek
Duval County Agricultural Society Organized in Jacksonville
The Duval County Agricultural Society was organized at Jacksonville, forming a local community group to promote farming and rural activities in the area. Members described plans for fairs, exhibitions, and agricultural support programs to boost local industry.
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Duval County Agricultural Society
Jacksonvillle
Bridge Opening Celebration Planned at Orlando and Sanford
A large celebration is planned at Orlando and Sanford to mark the opening of the new St. Johns River bridge. The event will showcase the crossing as a milestone for regional travel and commerce.
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Orlando
Sanford
St. Johns River
Early fall planting prep in Bradentown celery beds
The celery beds around Bradentown are being shaped and prepared for an early fall planting season, signaling intensified local agricultural activity and ongoing field work.
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Bradentown
Citrus crop in Pinellas county to reach near normal levels
Pinellas county reports indicate next season’s citrus output will be about normal. The Seaboard Air Line plans a new handsome depot at Dade City in the near future.
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Pinellas County
Seaboard Air Line
Dade City
Tampa Gets People's Ice Company New Supply
The People’s Ice Company is ready at Tampa to supply the city. Tarpon Springs plans a municipal playground for youth. Pompanola tomato shipments average thirty loads daily. Pinellas County High School has the state’s largest student body. Jacksonville will host Freeport Mexican Oil Company’s new $500,000 industry. Ocala Knitting Mills produce 1000 garments weekly with growing demand.
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People’s Ice Company
Tampa
Jacksonville
Freeport Mexican Oil Company
Dade County appoints two field experts for farming and livestock
Dade county authorities announce the appointment of two specialists to assist local agriculture. One expert will aid farmers and the other will work with livestock men, aiming to improve practices and productivity.
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Dade County
Hillsborough Board of Trade Seeks Half Mill Levy
The Hillsborough County Board of Trade proposes a one half mill tax levy designated for agricultural and publicity purposes to support county programs and outreach efforts.
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Hillsborough County Board of Trade
Fruit buyers flock to Cocoa area ahead of harvest
In Cocoa and surrounding area fruit buyers report strong demand as growers prepare for the upcoming crop. Osceola County Fair organizers announce committees formed for each department ahead of the next fall event.
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Osceola County
Ornamental Improvements Planned at Winter Haven Station
Winter Haven prepares decorative work around its Atlantic Coast Line passenger station as part of upgrades to the rail facility. The project focuses on enhanced landscaping and curb appeal to welcome travelers.
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Winter Haven
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Bonds Defeated In Gary Vote But Campaign Will Continue
The $20 000 internal improvement bonds were defeated in Gary by a two to one margin. Officials plan another attempt. An inspector to inspect Springfield citrus groves reports no trace of cancer in the area.
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Gary
Springfield
Ford and Edison to be near neighbors at Ft Myers
Henry Ford has purchased land adjoining Thomas A. Edison at Fort Myers, establishing near neighbors status. The arrangement places two famed industrialists in close proximity on Florida property.
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Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Ft. Myers
Mr. Ford
Mr. Edison
USDA assigns J R Winston to Osceola County project
The United States Department of Agriculture bureau of Plant Industry dispatches Mr J R Winston to Osceola County for immediate work.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
J. R Winston
Osceola County
Fort Meade Canning Shifts To Bean Crop After Tomatoes
The Fort Meade Canning Company nears completion of the tomato harvest and will now focus on canning the local bean crop, turning attention to next season’s production plans.
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Fort Meade
Miami City Council Pushes Strict Anti Smoking Ordinance
The Miami city council introduced a comprehensive anti smoking ordinance and plans strict enforcement to the letter to curb smoking in public and enclosed spaces across the city.
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City Council of
Miami
Adam Key to Get $10,000 Club House and Gardens
Plans call for a $10,000 club house a recreation pier bath house and tropical gardens at Adam Key just south of Miami in the near future. The project aims to boost local recreation and tourism with new facilities for visitors and residents alike.
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Adam Key
Miami
Tarpon Springs Considers City Buy of Ice and Electric Plant
The Tarpon Springs Progressive urges the city to purchase the local ice and electric plant now, arguing the time is right for the move and pressing for action.
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Tarpon Springs
DeLand Votes 35,000 Bond for Streets Park Drainage
DeLand residents approve a 12 to 1 vote authorizing a 35000 bond issue to widen paved streets establish a drainage system and acquire a city park site.
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DeLand
Lee County truckers ship over fifty car loads of vegetables
The Truckers and Farmers Association of Lee County shipped over fifty car loads of vegetables paid for in cash f. o. b. Ft. Myers.
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Truckers and Farmers Association
Lee County
F. O. B. Ft. Myers
Bridge Shortens Distance Between Groverland and Clermont
A new bridge spanning the marshes cuts travel time between Groverland and Clermont, reducing the route distance and enabling quicker access for residents and visitors. Local officials project economic benefits and easier commuting.
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Groverland
Clermont
King Brothers Ship Fresh Cattle Loads to Texas
Arcadia based King Brothers send a thousand head of cattle by train to Texas. This marks the second rail shipment from the operation with more consignments planned.
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King Brothers
Arcadia
Texas
Pineapples Shipped From St. Lucie County by Two Firms
St. Lucie county begins shipments of pineapples with one carload sent by the Seminole Fruit Company and another by the Blue Diamond Fruit Company.
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St. Lucie County
Seminole Fruit Company
Blue Diamond Fruit Company
Armour & Company Plans Jacksonville Packing Plant
Within thirty days Armour & Company will begin the erection of a packing plant at Jacksonville that will be able to handle 300 head of hogs and 200 head of cattle a day.
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Armour & Company
Jacksonville
Clearwater Votes On New Charter July 6
The Charter Revision Board finished its work and turned the charter over to the City Council for Clearwater with a vote set for July 6. Several Florida cities consider adopting Eastern time to gain an extra hour of daylight.
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Clearwater
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line Plans Moore Haven Branch Link
The Atlantic Coast Line proposes a new branch line from a point between Fisheating Creek and the Caloosahatchee River to Moore Haven and will connect with the Haines City branch south of Sebring.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Fisheating Creek
Caloossahatchee River
Moore Haven
Haines City
Sebring
Rivers and Harbors Fund for St Johns River Improvement
Three hundred thousand dollars has been authorized for lowering and deepening the lower St Johns river to a depth of thirty feet. Other improvements are planned under the Rivers and Harbors bill approved by the federal government.
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St. Johns River
Bank of Fort Myers buys remaining bond issue for road work
The Bank of Ft. Myers has purchased the remainder of the bond issue in special road and bridge district No. 1 totaling $102,500 at 95 percent with interest. Funds are available to insure completion of the project with minimal delay.
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The
Bank of
Ft. Myers
Special Road and Bridge District No. 1
Typographical unions urge TB hospital plan in Tampa
The Tampa Typographical Union and the Commercial Club press for locating a tuberculosis hospital in Tampa with support from the International Typographical Union. The plan seeks northern influx and financing, and The Times offers help to secure backing for the project in this progressive city.
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Tampa Typographical Union
Commercial Club
International Typographical Union
Tampa Union
Southland
the Times
Tampa Commercial Club
King enters race for Delaware County Auditorship
CARD FROM BROTHER J Harry King announces his candidacy for county auditor with strong ties in Delaware city. He served eight terms as city auditor, is a Republican leader, Fraternal Order of Eagles officer, and inventor of widely used record keeping books. The Delaware Gazette notes his efficiency and expected broad support.
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J. Harry King
Frank D. King
Delaware
Ohio
Order of Eagles
United States
Delaware County Central Committee
King
Cincinnati
Delaware, Ohio
One Real Liver Remedy Promises Safe Benefits
The advertisement touts V.TVER-AID as a vegetable liver remedy that acts on the liver to improve its function rather than merely stimulating it. It claims to ease conditions from chills and fever to headaches and digestive issues and promises money back if not satisfactory.
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V.tver-Aid
Enlomel
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