Fourth of July Celebrations Planned Across Florida Towns
Seffner and Live Oak announce Independence Day events while work begins on roads near Zolfo. Vero plans to plant 5000 acres of Irish potatoes this fall. Winter Haven ships 120000 boxes of citrus this season with 65 percent oranges, 35 percent grapefruit, 20 percent independent, 80 percent exchange fruit. St Cloud readies for a large July Fourth celebration. Lakeland to vote July 1 on a charted board government.
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Winter Haven
Dade County Bond Election Passes For School Building
Dade county held a bond election Thursday with a $100,000 approval. The funds are to be used for the erection of new school facilities.
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Dade County
Trilby
Florida Progress This Week City Actions and Projects Across Counties
News notes list road and jail plans, water plant upgrades, and new mills. Fort Pierce readies a water softener, Tampa raises a military company, and Polk reports over 38 000 dollars in cash above indebtedness. Interurban rail from Tampa to Lakeland secured majority right of way. Armored navy plane completed for Pensacola. 15000 dollars spent by 115 Duval county aspirants. Winter Park school project with Bonny and Elliott architects. Kissimmee guards muster as Company K, Second Infantry. Ft Pierce seawall proposal 2000 feet long. Brooksville strawberry district exceeds expectations. Trilby bond vote passes for new school. Pinellas rejects special election as St Petersburg seeks county seat status. Sebring bonds approved for paving contracts.
Growers urged to study new shipment flow from far east
There is being shipped ten carloads a day, and the season is just opening up. This might be a good thing for some of Manatee's growers to look into farther.
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Manatee
Central Florida Interurban Railway Plans Big Florida Opening
The Central Florida Interurban Railway Company based in St. Cloud proposes opening a large undeveloped Florida region. The project would benefit the state if investors extend their view beyond immediate interests.
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Central Florida Interurban Railway Company
St. Cloud
Florida
Bass Fishing on the Myakka Yields Large Catches
A fishing party including A. L. Spencer Fred West Reuben Hays Phil Levy and Bert Luzier fished the Myakka river for the last day of the week. They reported exceptionally good luck hauling large bass with weights up to 9½ pounds and totals around eighty pounds. After fishing they fried some of the fish at dinner and returned home late pleased with the trip.
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A. L. Spencer
Fred West
Reuben Hays
Phil Levy
Bert Luzier
Myakka River
Mr. Sperker
Mr. Hays
Three Go Turtling on a Wet Coastal Trip
Captain Ernest Bright invited J Harry and Harold King for turtle hunting near Little Sarasota bay aboard The Kitty. A night rain drenched the party as the engine failed two miles offshore. They limped back at sunrise and agreed no further turtle hunts will happen on Saturday nights.
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Ernest Bright
J. Harry
Harold King
Little Sarasota Bay
Ernest
Florida Naval Militia to Sail Two-Week Cruise Aboard Louisiana
Key West battalion of the Florida State Naval Militia heads for a fourteen day cruise on the battleship Louisiana. Sarasota will follow shortly, continuing the training voyage and naval preparedness effort.
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Key West
Florida State Naval Militia
Louisiana
Sarasota
Advertising Advice From P. T. Barnum
The quote emphasizes the value of advertising over mere presentation. Barnum argues that speaking to a thousand minds weekly is less effective than engaging with a printer and advertiser to reach customers. He urges businesspeople to advertise to secure better bargains and true value for money.
Real estate dealers association to meet in Tampa
Delegates from across the state attend a Tampa gathering to organize a state real estate dealers association. Osceola County gains a new railroad, the South Florida and Gulf, opening 23 miles of track from Kenansville to Prairie Ridge on Monday June 26.
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Tampa
Osceola County
The
South Florida & Gulf
Kenansvile
Prairie Ridge
City to own electric light plant urged by councilman Wharton
Mi ami councilman F H Wharton argues the city should own the electric light plant rather than seek rate cuts. A Florida City ranch firm buys land to raise blooded cattle and stock feed. Alabama Paving Brick Co. reports brick rates cut. East Coast railroad already lowered rates 35 to 40 percent. University of Florida Gainesville names W E Keen to lead the commerce department this summer as an added, worthwhile study.
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F. H. Wharton
Miami
Dicker
Florida City
W. B. Gillespie
Alabama Paving Brick Company
East Coast Railroad
W. E. Keen
Department of Commerce
University of Florida
Gaineville
Cheap Stuff Says Lakeland Telegram On Newspapers
The Lakeland Telegram argues that politicians label newspapers dirty when they refuse to blindly support them or praise rival candidates. It asserts abuse of newspapers is cheap and used by those who owe their success to press influence.
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Lakeland Telegram
Pineapple Shipments From St Lucie Count Hit Century Mark
Up to June 15 shipments from St Lucie county reached 100 carloads of pineapples. At the present time the article notes continued activity and ongoing distribution to markets.
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St. Lucie County
Liver Aid Promises No Gripe in Liver Remedies
An advertisement touts Leonardi's Liver-Aid as a gentler liver remedy, claiming it removes griping common in calomel-based medicines. It states Liver-Aid relieves belching chills and stomach disorders without causing constipation, and guarantees satisfaction or money back. Sold by Badger Pharmacy.
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Leonardi
Badger Pharmacy
Ness
Dentists Gather for State Meeting in Orlando
Dr E A Kartack joins Bra dentown dentists for the State Dental Society gathering in Orlando. The convention features a lecture by Dr Reithueller with three reels of moving pictures and free garage space. Organizers praise the town’s hospitality and suggest Sarasota recruit similar conventions with promised free autos.
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E. A. Kartack
Orlando
State Dental Society
Bradentown
Reithueller
Sarasota
Board of Trade
Suris Hosts Venice Railway Men Social Evening
Seaboard Air Line ticket agent W B Suris of Venice entertained friends among railway staff on a Saturday night. Guests included Hawkins, James Merriweather, Wynton Redd, G A Hoffmann, Charles Davenport, E M Williams, Ken Kennedy, Colonel C W Cordero, and the interstate candy butcher, with refreshments and cigars served at 11:00.
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W. B. Suris
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Venice
Messrs. Hawkins
James Merriweather
Wynton Redd
G. A.hoffmann
Charles Davenport
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