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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
6
The article notes Britain will grant equal suffrage soon, aided by wartime pressures. It lists English flour at 8.20 per barrel and potatoes at 2.10 per bushel, then cites U.S. prices of 17.60 per barrel for flour and 3.75 per bushel for potatoes, urging government control of food prices as essential.
The government praises the public for subscribing almost one billion dollars to the Liberty Loan, saying it shows America’s resolve against Germany’s submarine warfare and unity behind the President.
Herbert C. Hoover told the senate that food speculators have robbed the public of about a quarter of a billion dollars in five months. He warned that food price rises continue while the food control bill languishes in passage.
Before congress gave Wilson power to commandeer supplies for shipbuilding, steel contracts fell from 95 to 56 per ton as the government pressed for steel. The public urges applying similar authority to food. A France wartime horror recalls villages evacuated by Germans where children suffered years of battle, starvation, and trauma.
A wartime appeal urges nationwide Red Cross donations to aid wounded and sick soldiers in France. The message emphasizes the need to provide care, comfort, and relief from pain for those serving in the trenches and frames the effort as a moral duty during a long and serious conflict.
The Sarasota Times edited by Mrs. Co V S Wilson marks its nineteenth anniversary as the paper highlights praise from The Tampa Times this week. The note acknowledges support from readers and reflects on the paper's longevity in Florida journalism.
The Times is described as the oldest business institution in Sarasota and a leading contributor to the bay area’s advancement. After editor C. V. S. Wilson’s death, Mrs. Wilson took on editor and business manager roles and has proven successful in meeting all demands, earning praise for the paper, its editor, and the community.
A Bradenton discussion of the Manatee County Press Association requires notices of entertainments with entry fees charged by clubs societies churches or orders to be paid at one cent per word. Local notices in the column cost ten cents per line.
The Palmetto News reports Manatee county papers require payment in full for all legal notices and ads before publication, except sheriff sales. Notices of socials and events with admission fees also pay standard rates. The move aims to protect lawyers and newspapers from unpaid work and avoid unfair subsidies.
A new law imposes a penalty of 50 to 500 dollars for publishing reading notices without clearly marking them as advertisements. Newspapers resist but must comply, or face fines payable to the Federal government. The statute applies to editorial or other reading matter paid for, with penalties on conviction.
An opinion piece argues Florida voters would regret rejecting the Democratic nominee for Governor and predicts a tax levy rise from 6% to 10 mills. It cites W V Knott as experienced in finance and laments perceived broken retrenchment promises and a vetoed Tax Commission abolition as signs of misgovernance.
Vanderipe Bros of Bradenton report a big Miakka County silo filled this season from sixty acres of virgin Miakka bottom land. They plan continual multi crop farming with corn sorghum rice and cattle, plus new mill and buildings. They recently sold $112,000 worth of cattle, signaling a booming cattle country along the Miakka river.
The Primrose Ring at The Virginian drew a full house with praise for its hospital life tale. It follows Nurse Margaret and Dr Bob as they save incurable children through kindness and faith, ending with a renamed ward and a hopeful union.
The Plant City Courier urges residents to seize control of local governance as citizens prepare to guide future years' taxation and policy. The message emphasizes public involvement and accountability in community decisions.
Christian Scientists gather at Mrs. Eben Thompson's home this Sunday morning at eleven o'clock for fellowship and study. All are invited to attend and join the group any Sunday.
The funeral for Hazel Irene Biorseth was conducted by Rev. C. W. Latham at the family residence. The service moved to Englewood for burial with a Woodman Circle delegation. Funeral director George L. Thacker led the obsequies as mourners, including her parents, a married sister Mrs. J. B. Pratt, and four brothers Irwin Lyman Clyde and Walter. Irwin recently returned from Charleston Navy Yards to attend. The community extends sympathy.
At Grosvenor Place on Sunday June 17 Rev Eben Thompson and Julia Emily Thompson hosted the second anniversary of Paul Stockbridge Thompson and Jane Haskell Low. The event also marked the baptism of their infant daughter Julia Emily, who wore the baptismal robe used by her father and grandfather in prior baptisms.
One hundred members of the Central Florida Highway Association gathered in Kissimmee last Thursday for an engaging meeting.
The article extols general farming stock-raising and silo use in Manatee county. It highlights Mrs Potter Palmer's 100 ton silo expansion to ten 196 ton silos this year, Benbow's cattle silo gains, Vanderipe Brothers Miakka ranch plans for more silos, and a shift toward finished cattle as the Miakka valley gains prominence.
A Saturday night showing titled Southern Justice depicted Southern scenes in Kentucky with Springtime imagery and the loyal old darky character, highlighting traits of pride family loyalty and a prompt shifting of responsibility.
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