Special Tax School District Election for Laurel 48
Notice of a June 16 1914 election in Venice Special Tax School District No 9 to divide and form Laurel Special Tax School District No 48. Voters will decide district boundaries millage and three trustees while inspectors and a clerk are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
S. Range
Gulf Beach
Gulf
Shaket Creek
Shaker Creek
Said Township
Range
Florida
A.D
Laurel
Said Creek
Said
Alex Penny
B. F. Blackburn
Clem Phillips
J. B. Roberts
Board of Public Instruction
Manatee County
A. D
Notice to Contractors for Miakka School Bid
Sealed bids for construction of a Miakka Florida school building either frame or concrete blocks are due July 7, 1914 at 11 a.m. Bids require a $50 certified check as guarantee of contract entry. Plans are at the Manatee County School Board office. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. By order of the board dated June 4 1914 signed J Gates Chairman.
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Manatee
Board of Public Instruction
A. D
J.gatess
Dewhurst Antiseptic Anodyne Fueled Remedy Claim
An old advertisement promotes DEH ED mere mm POO ail WaT ISR as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings. It claims internal and external use with a 25 cent price.
Moon Phases Defined By Moonlight and Dark
The moonlight period spans from new moon to full moon while the dark phase covers from full moon to new moon and continues through the waning cycle.
Eyes of the Lower Animals Eye Sizes Noted
The article notes that horses, giraffes, and ostriches possess the largest eyes among land animals, with sea creatures such as cuttlefish having notable eye features in contrast.
Sarasota Council Minutes Heat from Nuisance and Bay Building Rules
Official minutes show June 4 session with Mayor A B Edwards presiding. Communications allege Vickers and Goethe Bros dump fish waste in Sarasota Bay. council considers building regulation ordinance for bayfront structures. The marshal reports a destitute Tampa family Dees. $2000 relief fund approved. Council adjourns to June 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Sarasota
Fla
A. B Edwards
J. Elwood Moore
O. J. Vickers
Goethe Bros
Dees
Tampa
Baxter Council
Yarbrough
B. Epwards
Frank Hicet
Sarasota Fire Limits Ordinance Adopted In Sarasota
City council met in Sarasota on June 9 1914 with all members present Mayor A B Edwards presiding Ordinance No 75 to establish fire limits and regulate building construction was read twice and adopted as read The council adjourned to June 11 Frank Hicet President of Council Clerk
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Sarasota
Fla
A. B. Edwards
City of
Yarbrough
Baxter
Thacker
A. B. Epwards
Frank Hicet
Council
Sarasota City Council Adopts Water Use Limits
Sarasota Florida council resumes June 9 adjourned meeting with all members present. The Public Works committee report on excessive water use and pumping charges is accepted. The council restricts lawn sprinkling to 4 30 pm to 6 30 pm and orders marshal to enforce the rule. Tax equalization work continues before adjourning to June 12.
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Sarasota
Fla
A. B. Edwards
Com. of Public Works
Thacker
Baxter
No Quorum Prevents Sarasota City Council Meeting
Sarasota Florida June 12 1914 no quorum present so the city council did not hold a meeting. The brief notice notes the failure to convene and records the absence of officials on that date.
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Sarasota
Fla
Truest Form of Religion in Business Echoes Chicago News
A Chicago News piece argues the best brand of religion is the one a man applies in his daily business. The column casts faith as practical ethics guiding commerce and personal conduct.
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Chicago News
Citrus fruit growing praised as top horticultural art in Gulf States
A Department of Agriculture bulletin extols citrus production as a premier horticultural achievement. It outlines site choice, stock, grafting, pest control, packing, and market selection as vital links, notes Florida's lead, and announces three revised Farmers' Bulletins on sites soils varieties propagation and culture fertilization and frost protection to aid growers.
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Department of Agriculture
Florida
Gulf States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
P. H. Rolfs
Agricultural Experiment Station of
Miami
Fla
State Camp for Florida National Guard Delays Augusta Plans
The National Guard of Florida will not participate in the Augusta Ga camp as announced. A joint army and militia camp will be held in Florida at the state camp grounds with dates to be fixed, now deemed a success in Springfield parks Jacksonville.
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Florida
Springfield
Jacksonville
National Guard of
Palatka Cypress Door Co Campaign Aims Florida Market
Selden Cypress Door Co of Palatka Florida launches publicity to attract Florida users. A home industry producing sash doors blinds and high quality mill work. Emphasizes cypress and gum veneered doors with savings on time and transport. Contractors urged to obtain prices before purchasing.
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Selden Cypress Door Co
Paletka
Florida
Leonardi's Blood Elixir Promoted As The Greatest Remedy
Testimonials from users in many cities claim Leonardi's Blood Elixir cures diseases caused by impure blood such as rheumatism catarrh blood disease and nervous debility. The ad stresses rich red blood increased energy and guaranteed results with money back option. Sold by Badger Pharmacy.
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Leonardi
Florida Notes On Gardens Crops And Shipments Rise Across State
Florida notes report Springfield park zoological gardens a success in Jacksonville. Tallahassee rescues a drinking fountain for Wayne Square and a rooftop cottage planned in a skyscraper. Palmetto reports record vegetable crops and strong prices amid favorable weather. Bartow considers a pre cooling plant for shippers. Pensacola sees carloads of cabbage and potatoes northbound. Watermelons head north as season starts. Drought and frosts hamper crops. St Johns county hints at larger Irish potato acreage than counted. Williston sees vegetables despite frosts. Overall truck and staple crops expand with large acreages and solid returns.
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Tallahassee
Wayne Square
Woman’s Club of
Jacksonville
Fla
C. E. Clark
Miami
Thompson
Bartow Board of Trade
Bartow
Polk
DeSoto
Lee
Pensacola
West Florida
Florida Quarterly Bulletin
Agricultural Department
St. Johns County
Williston
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H. S. Glazier
A. P. Jones
Frank H. Knapp
Washington
Joan Mays
Guardian
Board OF Public Instuction
H. M. Frazee
W. E. Stephens
Guy M. Rogan
W.K. Higel
C. T. Curry
W. L. Dunn
George Higel
Ralph Higel
C. S. Curry
F. A. Curry
J.D. CourTey
A. F. Wrede
Alex Penney
J. W. Daniels
S. C. Wilkinson
Clem. Phillips
A. E. Blackburn
W. M. Rowlett
Public Instruction
Manatee Co
Pres
Frank Hicer
Black Point
Augusta
Georgia
National Guard
Adv
Florida News Notes
Springfield Park
A. K. Hawkes CO
Atlanta, Co
Walpoles Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Hawkes
Atlanta
United Chemical Company
Twigg St
Newton & McQueen
The
John Savarese
Tampa, Fla
Harry L. Higel, T.M
St. Petersburg
Anna Maria Bi
Cortez
West View
Bes
Anna Maria St. Petersby
Anna Maria Beach
Howard F. Johnson
Fred C
Sarasota, Fla
Burns & McAlpin
Bank
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