Venice Notes From Nokomis and Sarasota Region
Major J D Courtey of Nokomis attends Pentecostal meeting in Wimauma while Judge Whitney and wife enjoy Gulf summer home. Reports praise rainfall and look to future. Mysteries about Rupert Courtoy and Nokomis sign boards discussed with Seaboard Air Line explanation received.
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J. D. Courtey
Nokomis
Wimauma
F. A. Whitney
Lakeland
The
Gulf
Uncle Sam
W. L. Dunn
Pay Increases For Navy Recruits Across Pay Tiers
Navy recruitment offices highlight a June 1 1917 wage rise effective during the war period. Enlisted men earning up to 21 monthly receive a 15 rise, those 21 to 24 get 12, 24 to 45 gain 8, and 45 or more get 6. The boosts do not affect continuous service pay.
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Navy
United States
Tell Them Joff We Are Coming Air of Tramp Tramp
Reported in the New York Herald, the poem urges mobilization for France and war bonds. It calls for American action with a thousand ships of volunteers and support for the Allied cause, promising victory and the spread of freedom. It names Liberty, duty, and national unity with references to soldiers, women, and national flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
When Prosperity Flies In At The Window
A concise aphorism notes that during times of plenty waste and messy habits emerge, contrasting abundance with neglectful disposal. It suggests behavior changes accompany economic upturns, implying households overlook cleanliness as wealth returns.
Stand-Patters and Rising Food Prices Amid War News
A St. Petersburg Times quote laments a new stubborn farmer type as the world wars raise food demand. U S retail food prices rose 7 percent from March 15 to April 16, led by flour bacon and potatoes. The FTC opened a price-advance probe as the Agriculture Department surveys progress for a new food board.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Commerce Department
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Agriculture
Food Board
Eat to Live Maxim on Virtue of Diet
A concise aphorism asserting life should be governed by nourishment rather than indulgence, warning that pleasure from eating should not override health and purpose. The statement emphasizes restraint and purposeful living over hedonistic consumption.
Local notices and community updates from Laurel
Wide range of items including sickness, travel to Sarasota, church camp reports, rain aiding citrus and truckers, local social notes, a nursing care scene for Ada Ragan, warnings about registration law, and a Sarasota paving bid calling for 20 feet wide street improvements with brick or shell options and a $500 bid bond.
Plant City church aid society offers services to National Guard
The aid society of the Plant City Baptist church volunteers to assist the National Guard in any capacity, on or off the battlefield, as reported by the Clearwater Sun.
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Ladies of the Aid Society
The
Plant City
Notice to Theodore Karean in Manatee Florida case
In the Court of Justice of the Peace Seventh District Manatee County Florida George B Ross sues Theodore Karean for 72.95 dollars. The defendant residing outside Florida must appear at the Sarasota office on July 1 1917 or a default judgment will be entered. Publication ordered weekly in The Sarasota Times for one month. Signed June 6 1917 by Co O Teate Justice of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Harn
Dewey Stephens
Uncle Sam
Fort Screvens
Europe
Pref. Wilson
Benson
Sarasota Times
Washington Hand
Times
A. D. Williamson
Seaboard Air Line
Nokomis
Venice
Laurel
Bradentown
Fla
George Higel
Sarasota
Seventh District
Manatee County
State OF Florida
George B. Ross
Theodore Karean
Theodore Kargan
Florida
Foreclosure Bill in Manatee Circuit Court
In Manatee County Florida the City of Sarasota seeks foreclosure of a lien against C T Williams a non resident of Florida with last address Baltimore Maryland. An order requires Williams to answer by July 2 1917 or allegations will be confessed and publication proceeds in the Sarasota Times for four weeks.
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John F. Burker
C. T. Williams
Florida
Baltimore
Maryland
Fidelity Trust Company
Sarasota
Sarasota Times
Manatee County
Bradentown
State of Florida
Court notice fragment filed in Manatee Florida
The document appears to be a partial court notice from Manatee County Florida. It states a requirement for appearance and a true copy delivery within twenty days, signed by the solicitor for the complainant and bearing the official seal.
Manatee County Chancery Case In Court Involving Williams Paving
In intercourt action in Manatee County Florida the City sues Williams Paving Co for lien relief. Official seal of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Manatee County appears. Sarasota Times notes subscription price of $1.50 per year.
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Robt. H. Roesch
Circuit Court
Manatee County
Florida
Inercourt
Rida
Chancery
A Municipal Corporation
Co. T. Williams
Sarasota
Florida Chancery Bill to Foreclose Certificate 595
Notice announces a bill in chancery to foreclose a lien on certificate number 595. The document references a complainant and a paying lien related to certificate 602. Further case details are incomplete in the fragment.
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City of
Sarasota
C. T. Williamsing
Sarasota bids sought for 900 square yards July 16 1917
Legal Advertising notice to bidders states bids to be received by the City Council of Sarasota Florida at the City Council Chamber until 7:30 p m on July 16 1917 for work involving approximately 900 square yards. The notice outlines submission procedures and eligibility requirements for bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Florida
Leonardi's Blood Elixir advertised as Rheumatism cure
An advertisement claims Leonardi's Blood Elixir cures rheumatism in all forms and cleanses the blood to restore health. It touts benefits to organs and body vigor and cites Dr J M Anderson of Tampa endorsing the medicine. Sold by Badger Pharmacy with money back guarantee.
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Leonardi
J. M. Anderson
Tampa
Badger Pharmacy
Carded in good standing urged for young adults
The Gainesville Sun notes that anyone aged 21 through 30 should carry proof of good standing. The advisory stresses having a valid card to confirm status and avoid issues in official contexts.
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Gainesville
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Venice News
Rupert Courtey
Blanche Courtoy
J. D. Courtoy
Miles
Duval County
Nokomis Station
Joff
Altho
Lafayette
France
George Willard Bonts
New York Herald
McAuley
G. M. Ragan
Palmetto
Mrs. Dunn
A. E. Blackburn
Albert
Mollie
Old
Ada Ragan
Claude
Main Street
Lemon Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
Trigg Tuttle
Public Works
Meeeeee
Cc. Teate
Justice of the Suses 7Th Dist
John F. Burket
Manatee
Circuit Court of
L. L. Arnold
Vs. Co. T. Williams
Ayaa
Hanndy
Sarasota Florida
J. H. Lord
W. Y. Perry
Bank of Sarasota Building
Sarasota, Florida
Wm. Schultz
M. D
Virginian Theatre
White Star Pressing Club
Axminster Rugs
F. H. Helveston
GEO. L. Lysat
Sarasota, Fla
Hotel Watrous American PL
Sarsasota, Florida
G. M. McAlpin
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