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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

8

Woman's Club Card Party Planned Friday

Friday afternoon a card party will be held at the Woman's Club. These social affairs are enjoyed by members. Admission is 25 cents.

Woman’s Club Ad Mission

Telephone at Club House Honors Peninsula Co Worker

The Woman's Club acknowledges a loan of the telephone line in their new club house from manager W. A. Lathrop of the Peninsula Telephone Co. The number assigned is 225.

W. A. Lathrop The Peninsula Telephone Co

Flag Day Observed by Story Hour Children at Club House

About forty children attended the Story Hour program at the Woman's Club House to mark Flag Day. The flag was a focal point of the event and Mayor Edwards joined other visitors. Ice cream cones were served by the club after the program.

Woman's’ Club Woman’s Club Edwards

City Beautiful ideals foster tidy Sara sota streets

The civic effort in Sara sota promotes the City Beautiful principle with orderly premises and community actions. The Civic Committee has planted six cocus plumoso and six hibiscus around the new club house and urges residents to plant grass and flowers to beautify streets and premises.

Sarasota Womans’ Club

Graysonians Nature Study Class Meets Wednesdays

The Graysonians, a nature study group for ages ten to sixteen, meet at the club house every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4.

Graysonians

Wednesday 500 Club Hosts Card Party at Bay Home

Mrs Elise Elliott hosted a Wednesday afternoon 500 Club at her bay home with three tables of 500. Capt and Mrs Paul Noble sailed there aboard the Marguerite the party’s launch. Prizes went to Mrs Schultz first Miss Meinke second and Mrs Paul Noble consolation. Miss Pauline Batchelor will host next week at her sister Los Pinos residence.

Elise Elliott Capt Paul Noble Marguerite

Benefit Linen Shower For Sarasota Hospital

A linen shower will be held Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 30 p m at the home of Mrs T G Edmondson in Sunset Park to benefit Sarasota Hospital Donations of sheets and pillow cases are requested.

T. G. Edmondson Sunset Park Sarasota Hospital

Boy uses dictionary word in sentence capsize

A nine year old studies spelling words and finds a word whose meaning is clear to him He writes a sentence using the word and then reads it aloud The line My cap size is No 6 amuses the teacher in this humorous vignette credited to De Hineator.

Favorite Line Opens Tampa St Petersburg Sarasota Steam Run

The Favorite line announces a new three weekly round trip steamer service between Tampa St Petersburg and Sarasota. The Manatee begins passenger and freight runs replacing the failed Sarasota line boats. The schedule runs Mon Wed Fri Tampa to St Petersburg and Sarasota. Tue Thu Sat return. Stops include Anne Marie beach Long Boat Cortez and other points.

Tampa St. Petersburg Sarasota Manatee Tampa-Sarasota Transportation Company Anne Marie Beach Long Boat Cortez Hover Brothers Lima O Sarasota Boat Line St Petersburg Sarasota Boat Company

Watering City Trees Practicable Method Described by Investigator

A correspondent cites a Scientific American article noting a German method using a perforated iron pipe around a tree. The investigator favors a simple approach: drill holes with a post auger around the tree, fill with horse manure mixed with light stable litter, and cover with hay to retain moisture and fertilize roots.

Scientific American Strassburg Germany

Bill Creates County Public Welfare Boards in Missouri

Social workers in Missouri push a bill to form county boards of public welfare in every county to administer all county social service activities. The boards would replace the current advisory boards of county visitors, reflecting a shift toward centralized welfare administration.

Boards of Public Welfare Kansas City St. Joseph Missouri Board of Public Welfare Boards of

Truth as a trust needs our own pursuit not borrowed

Quote about truth from George Eliot noting that truth gains value only when wooed and won by individual effort, not simply held on trust from others. It likens Locke's idea on truth being held in the hand to the need for personal engagement to know and practice truth.

Locke George Eliot

Drawing the Line at Tar Roof Prank in Amphsville

An agent jokes about tar roofing for a hotel while the Amphspill landlord refuses. He notes tenants have stolen beds for tar and feather parties and fears further vandalism on his roof.

Amphsville House

County votes brick road surface plan for new streets

The county selects brick over sand asphalt for upcoming road construction. The ad notes a refrigerator sale with varied models and favorable terms. The United States plans to expand its navy and source lubricating oils from Archibald Hardware Company.

United States Archibald Hardware Company

Woman's Club Plans Sarasota Department Store Opening

The Woman's club aims to open a Sarasota department store contingent on securing a suitable building and meeting their taste standards, with Sherwin Williams paints specified for the project.

Woman’s Club Sarasota Sherwin Williams

Meals at the New Hotel Impress on the Key

Diners praise meals at the New Hotel across on the key for excellent service and up to date presentation served on china from the A H Co.

On the Key China A. H. Co

Bryan Stricken, Seen as Nearing End of Month

Hon. Williams Jennings Bryan is said to be very ill and without work, with officials signaling he may not live through the month.

Hon. Williams Jennings Bryan

Garden tools and lawn mowers sell rapidly at Archibald Hardware

Garden hose lawn mowers and garden tools are selling rapidly at Archibald Hardware Co. Local shoppers flock to the store as summer yard work ramps up. Archibald Hardware Co. remains a busy hub for outdoor gear and supplies.

Bond Issue Explained Continued From Page One

The county faces two proposals for a bond issue to fund current obligations and a County Hospital and Farm. Annual pension relief costs average 23000 dollars, with growth and risk of misuse. A county hospital farm could reduce pension outlays as some may prefer care at home. The ten thousand dollar bond would need about one thousand dollars annually for principal and sinking fund, roughly 1/7 of a mill on current valuation. Voters may approve refunding or pay off debts separate from the hospital proposal.

M.G. Ruston

Boat Wanted for Shared Fishing Gear in Sarasota

A man seeks a gasoline motor boat and a skiff with two gill nets to fish and support his family. He offers one third of his earnings in return and asks interested parties to write to Fisherman care of Sarasota Times in Sarasota Florida. The advertisement cites T. C. Lines as the city’s sole licensed plumber.

Sarasota Sarasota, Fla

Instill Justice in the Child's Early Years

The text urges embedding justice as a core value in a child. It argues justice guides both duties to others and rights owed to oneself, shaping fair conduct and self-respect from a young age.

Who Wrote the Constitution in Early History

The article notes James Madison as the chief author of the U S Constitution while acknowledging the document as a joint product of the entire convention. It emphasizes Madison's role in shaping the final form of the Constitution.

James Madison United States Madison

Sea Water Preservation Extends Telegraph Pole Life

A report notes that soaking telegraph poles in sea water lengthens their life by preserving wood against decay and insect damage. The method suggests immersion for a period to enhance durability and reduce replacement costs for coastal infrastructure.

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Steamer Service Archibald Hardware CO J. W. Ponper H. F., Maury J.R. Errer Board of County Commissioners T. C. Lines Adv A. M. Wilson Miakka Lorida Roberts’ Boat House Frank Norris P. O. Box Fla Gillespie P. O Ford John Posey Myakka, Fla Boyette Stween Pineapple Fourth Street G. M. McAlpin Owen Bruce Th St Pineapple Ave Sarasota, Fia R. 1. Kennedy Sarssete Gollae Saale California Te Co Bretney Florida Louisville & Nashville LE Railroad West Bay Street Suse Jacksonville Fia Ates. Arcane Ietoie Z. B. Hayslip Hayslip Scott Sarasota, Florida Cecil R. Scott C.J. Knighton
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