26 Jun 1924
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
In Sarasota County the majority backed progress in a turnout that signals growth for the region. Supporters frame the vote as advancing development, jobs, and services while opponents caution over change and fiscal impact.
As construction ramps up on multiple fronts, Sarasota shows rapid growth. Local officials note increased development across districts, with new projects shaping housing, roads, and commercial spaces.
The Kiwanis Club and collaborating organizations and individuals contributed to a successful bond election, with broad community support enabling the outcome.
The article notes many affluent winter visitors plan July vacations returning to the area, highlighting their freedom to choose travel destinations anytime.
Some Sarasotans who traveled northward recently say they are glad to return as Sarasota feels more pleasant. The city sent 2,090 copies of the Times to a Realtors convention, a publicity effort expected to yield results despite fewer local representatives than other Florida towns.
Residents in hotels and on streets of Washington received a direct message from Sarasota as copies of the Times were carefully distributed to spread the activity and news.
The church plans to finish early by selling bonds viewed as solid investments. The appeal urges all eligible buyers to purchase at least one bond to support the project.
City officials propose a summer concert schedule in Sarasota to entertain residents and visiting tourists. The plan aims to enrich visitors’ stay and provide enjoyable events throughout the season.
The Times congratulates county residents on the road bond election victory. It notes statewide interest and regional plans for a connected highway system reaching the east coast and Sarasota, with support for all projects in the program as drivers of rapid local development.
The article urges every Chamber of Commerce member to participate actively, attend meetings, visit offices, and stay in touch with ongoing efforts. It cites Sarasota’s Secretary Manager as a model leader and emphasizes unified member support to boost town and county impact.
The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, led by Secretary Powell, launches national advertising and public campaigns to draw investors and visitors. Two local citizens broaden reach this fall, projecting Sarasota to many Americans and signaling a future of regional growth for the city and county.
The Times credits the Peninsular Telephone Company for providing late night election returns from the state primary. Wires remained open, county precincts were in contact, and Tampa reports on the governor's race. The company, a South Florida institution, supports community progress and civic efforts.
A New Orleans Association of Commerce resolution dated January 29 1924 urges Congress not to reduce railroad revenues. It cites the Interstate Commerce Commission as already fixing fair value and rates and praises the Transportation Act for enabling capital for improvements and growth. The group warns that reversing policy would scare capital and harm public welfare.
Many readers plan summer breaks and are urged to choose Sarasota beaches for rest and recreation. The message extols Sarasota Gulf waters and top beaches as superior to Northern escapes and European luxury spots, inviting a local vacation choice.
A collection of pithy quotes from Florida newspapers comments on public health, longing for home, and political satire. Notable lines reference the Miami News Metropolitan, the Tampa Tribune, the Jacksonville Journal, and the Macon daily Standard, reflecting era wit about governance and local life.
Palatka News cautions buyers to inspect the radiator for leaks before buying. A radiator with no leaks may indicate a recent repair or replacement.
A St Louis burglar posing as a plumber was caught after investigators noted he likely forgot to leave his tools behind. The arrest underscores a clever ruse by the suspect and points to disciplined police work catching the thief.
A Tampa Tribune quote suggests that Mr. Trammell, Mr. Charles Spencer, and Mr. McCants are unlikely to say they were counted out, indicating uncertainty about their status or participation.
A Miami News Mtropolis item notes a grim honeymoon end as a spouse shoots the partner, the headline hinting at marital strife leading to violence. The official report centers on the shooting incident and its immediate aftermath.
Palm Beach Post quotes a critic arguing against scientists declaring Earth a jelly ball unless more observational evidence is gathered. The remark underscores skepticism about popular scientific explanations.
A sentence from the Orlando Sentinel asserts happiness lies in diverse agreeable consciousness while noting a peasant lacks capacity for equal dealings with a philosopher.
A Tampa Tribune columnist stresses that one issue must be taken seriously, insisting measles is not something to treat casually and inviting readers to identify those who might downplay it.
The two Diamond brothers were found guilty of murder in New York. Their mother reportedly believed they were her jewels, according to the Miami Herald's quip.
A celery field covering seven-eights of an acre at Coleman produced a net of $1,128. The adage about gold in mines is invoked by the Tampa Times to contrast value from farming.
The Sanford Herald quotes a New York paper asserting Harry Thaw still enjoys admiring pretty women and cautions that the more the public learns about him, the less likely he seems to be crazy.
A Sarasota Times note remarks that carts will run and a Suwanee Democrat in Live Oak praises the defeated candidate for his fair loss in the Democratic Primary urging him to accept the result gracefully.
Unconfirmed reports from the Daytona Journal describe an African lion allegedly swallowing a flivver weeks ago. The animal reportedly died after the engine ran, finishing in about 15 minutes.
The Tampa Tribune notes New York's elite clubs will not admit Democratic delegates, but emphasizes the move is inconsequential since delegates have no interest in visiting these clubs.
Editorial hopes the senate will refrain from widening its inquiry to liquor, avoiding entanglement with the nation’s leading bootleggers and their Washington exposure.
A witty Op Ed line from the Ocala Star remarks that bygone courtship lyricism fades unless the speaker is a drug clerk, implying a modern taint on quaint compliments. The remark frames a cultural shift with tongue in cheek.
A Clearwater Sun item notes a married woman claiming vast knowledge yet refusing to share details. The piece humorously suggests she could command a large salary as a secretary for a national congressman.
The Palm Beach Post notes that in small towns, song and dance teams emerge from amateur performances. Friendly hometown welcome motivates improvement, drawing workers from factories like planing mills and spoke mills to join or form groups.
A short quote from the Ocala Star warns that marriage can endure with a fighting chance and notes how charitable drives often attract disruptive crowds who still raise funds. The remark frames a townwide response to fundraising efforts with a skeptical tone.
A Georgia sheriff arrived in Tampa to arrest a Black man accused of a murder from forty three years ago. The note ends with a reflection that the case may reveal who abducted Charlie Ross and sparked the Green Lantern fire, and mentions Sarasota business leaders waking to hotel needs.
Bartow and Sarasota business interests plan to secure capital for 1000 new hotel rooms, several apartment buildings, cottages, and other lodgings to meet rising visitor demand. The Sarasota outlook asks for about a thousand more rooms and five hundred more themes to welcome growing visitor traffic.
William Mahoney, manager, announced a general price reduction at Associated Enterprises cinemas including Sarasota Theatre. Government tax cuts on tickets under 50 cents enable the change with a further 5 cent cut planned. New prices may take effect before July 15 if new tickets arrive.
The Sarasota Times announces it will become a daily in the early fall to keep pace with Sarasota County’s rapid growth. Owner-editor L D Reagin urges reader support to launch a thriving Daily Times with Associated Press telegraphic service and a progressive editorial policy.
The Sarasota Times, in its June 5 issue, announces a new daily edition starting in the early fall. The paper is 26 years old and owned by L. D. Reagin and the Sanford Herald.
L. D. Reagin, new owner of the Sarasota Times, announces he will start a daily publication in the early fall as Sarasota grows rapidly and the Times supports the city’s development.
Catarrha describes deafness caused by Eustachian tube inflammation and promises relief by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad asserts the product cures catarrh or deafness from catarrh and notes sales by druggists for over 40 years, F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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