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Newspaper

Sarasota Times

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

2

Local Notes and Personal Movements in Braden Town

A. Stanley Lambp traveled to Braden town on Ford route for ballot duties. Mrs. Herbert Ainger returned home after a month with her Braden town parents. Mrs. Walter Green’s mother sought medical care in Sarasota. A new arrival at the Roberts home is a fine boy. Dr. Myers of Manasota attended. A. Stanley Lampp and Jesse T. Lampp traveled to Bushnell for three days. Notables from Limestone, Tampa and Murdock visited Englewood to view timber lands. A two and a half year old daughter of Mrs. Belle Anderson died after 24 hours ill, burial at Englewood cemetery. Mrs. E. C. Willets of Somerville ill since May. husband’s letter says slight improvement. Dr. Mary Wolcott Green and Miss Euphemia will visit New York then Palm Ridge before Sept. Lemon Bay Mothers Club met at Mrs. Jesse T. Lampp’s. July meeting will be at the same home for children’s day with a social.

A. Stanley Lambp Bradentown Ford Herbert Ainger Fabian Roberts Dr. Myers Manasota A. Stanley Lampp Jesse T. Lampp Bushnell Stanley L. M. Hughes Limestone W. M. Blue Tampa B. Martin Murdock Englewood Belle Anderson Pinedale E. C. Willets Somerville N. J Tam‘ami Mary Wolcott Green New York Miss Euphemia Euphemia Mary Palm Ridge Lemon Bay Mother’s Club Leona Saunders Sadie Tyler Harry Saunders Sarasota E. A. Johnson Thomas Ms Lain Osprey Andrew B. Hand Oliver Frances Manley & Cribbens Varn Daniels Place Daniels Laurel Capt. Blackburn Jasper Harris Grace Florida McCleod Pake Blackburn Walter Blackburn Blackburns

Mad at Loss of Setter Hen Ad Promises RAT-SNAP

Mrs Hannan recounts finding her setter dead after her hen house incident. She says she used RAT-SNAP to kill six rats in a week. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 sold by Badger Pharmacy and Archibald Hardware Company.

Badger Pharmacy Archibald Hardware Company

Osper lot of rain and local travel notes

Osper reports more rain like Nemo and lists multiple local car trips and visits to Sarasota Arcadia Fruitville and Lakeland. Mr Thomas McLain sells his key home and plans to move to Virginia. Ernest Gordy dies in Lakeland, and friends offer sympathy.

Thomas McLain New York Virginia Ernest Gordy Lakeland Gordy

RAT SNAP advertised for rat eradication in New Jersey

Mrs Tepper of Plainfield NJ recounts a rat problem in a cellar solved by RAT-SNAP. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP as a cake form bait that destroys rats and mice and prevents odors. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00 sold by Badger Pharmacy and Archibald Hardware.

Manasota Notes On Local Life And Crews In Town

From Our Special Correspondent Manasota reports busy local life with new logging superintendent Duncan arriving, resignations of Singleton and camp foreman Hampton, and accidents including Welden’s crushed heel and Knickerbocker’s hospital injuries. Community recognition for Bob Stephens and Ada Ragan’s market success highlights citrus plans and turpentine trade, plus social visits and church harmony notes.

H. Gibson Tampa Jacksonville Duncan North Carolina Singleton Hampton Hucks Welden Perry Robbins Robbins

How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats

Mrs Perry describes rats in her seaside home's upholstery last May and how RAT-SNAP in cake form cleared them in a week. The product, sold by Badger Pharmacy and Archibald Hardware, offers 25c 50c and 1.00 options with guarantee.

Badger Pharmacy Archibald Hardware

Dangerous imitations plague Chill and Fever Tonic market

A warning notes that 666 has more imitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic product, risking safety in medicine as counterfeit versions endanger users. The message urges consumers to avoid imitations.

Bee Ridge Socials and Church Fund Drive

Local Bee Ridge notes: Vernon Bryan and Preston Hand depart for Baltimore while Kenneth MacKintosh leaves for Fort Meade. A birthday party for Bryant Taylor and a Bee Ridge weekend in Manasota are reported. The Baptist Young People plan a June 18 schoolhouse entertainment to aid the new church fund. A oyster supper and box social have raised 187 toward a 300 pledge. Local ad for 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.

Vernon Bryan Preston Hand Baltimore Kenneth MacKintosh Fort Meade Bryant Taylor John Bond Floyd Ziegler Manasota Bee Ridge Tom Antwis Bowser Carl Haselton Antwis Pamer Immokalee Baptist Young People’s Club

Long year’s eve musings and town notes from Laurel

June’s arrival sparks praise as residents reflect on projects and neighbors. Mr Yoemang’s real estate stake hints at growth while Osprey visits and family ties color a quiet week. The Phillips family shared a Sunday with city friends and local mills press ahead with few setbacks.

Phillips

Nokomis Notes Reflect Gratitude and Local Gripe

The writer thanks friends and the laughter of children and birds, noting gratitude for flowers around home. A tangential remark dismisses the idea of owning up to an automobile casting money with annexation of a fashionable woman and ends with a jab about paying millinery bills and saluting Mr. F. A. Curry, the hustling fish.

F. A. Curry

Pepsinol Claims Health Boost For Digestion

Advertisement claims indigestion causes age and weakness at 30. It asserts Pepsinol keeps digestive organs strong by aiding digestion and promotes healthy blood, preventing absorption of harmful substances.

Nokomis Notes Highlight Citrus and Watermelon Buzz

Merchant reports tides hinder fishing but improvement in recent days, signaling shipments returning to normal. J. J. Leverich of St. Petersburg visits Nokomis on business and admires local citrus prospects. J. D. Courtey continues selling watermelons at strong prices. A church box party draws large crowd with tasty treats. Prof. E. G. Sherley offers Hawaiian steel guitar and seeks pupils for a Nokomis class.

J. J. Leverich St. Petersburg Nokomis Leverich J. D. Courtey E. G. Sherley Mark Twain Sherley

Rub My Tism Antiseptic Note

An old advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts and cures old sores and tetter.

Veteran recalls service as officers' cook in France

A restaurant proprietor questions a cook about his wartime service in France. The cook replies he served as an officers' cook for two years and was wounded twice, noting it was a miracle he survived the experience.

France The American Legion Weekly

Sarasota financial ledger entries list salaries and reimbursements

A historical ledger shows numerous payments and salaries from March to May 1920, including amounts for John Dixon, Hazel Dimmick, Alex Browning, Henry Behrens, Miss L. Johnston, and J. Capo. The entries cover council meetings, library salaries, street and city services, freight, and bank charges with totals near several hundred dollars.

Badger Pharmacy KR. M. Cantey F. H. Meyer Marshall John Dixon Turner Conley Ncw Dave Hedlerton Will Reaves Joseph Halton Miss L. Johnston E. J. Messer Will McFarland John Walker McFarland Metal Sheet Works Gulf Refining Co Avril Independent Line Western Union J. C. Crippen Board Archibald Hardware Co Board of Public Works Josh Hunter Will Field Bank of Sarasota Alex Browning Hazel L. Dimmick L. D. Hodges John Capo Leon Pickett Tampa Book & Stationery Co Inv Henry Behrens G. B. Prime Hardware Co Corr City Shed F. A.eigel March Chase National Bank N. Y Bert Telephone Co Finnakes F. A. Swain John Burket John I. Burket Fred A. Swain Hodges George B. Prime S. L. Hunter Sarasota Times Frederic Reigel Selary Albert Wilson Sint Wee Rts Central Garage G. M. McAllpin Hanover National Bank Robert Dailey John Cape

Dresses at 2.25 Tops Charm for Young Girls

Dresses priced at 2.25 are described in white madras plain chambray and striped gingham. Styles include charming trims. Available sizes range from 2 to 6 years.

Dresses Offered in Plain Chambray and Gingham

Prompt sale presents dresses priced at 2.65 dollars with a wide range of styles from sizes six to fourteen years in chambray striped and plaid gingham fabrics.

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Floridas Tampa, Florida Prom Our Walter Green Coyne Mrs. Hannan Oserly Nemo R. I. Kennedy the Oaks G. W. Walstone Haley Holland Wauchula W. B. Webb Claude E. Ragan Viola Roberts Claude Gulf Coast Railway Gator Creek Knickerbocker Venice R. L. Stephens Bob Ada Ragan Laurel News J. Russell Lowell Mack the Badger Pharmacy Wance City OF Inc. General Fund Fels Sas Inc Cape Updegraff Company Manufacturers OF Lumber Manatee, Florida INDE CENT Peerless Towle’s Dock Faere Wilson City Dock M. C. Davis Leeman Melton J. W.harvey Repair Shop Seventh Street Yae
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