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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
In Leon County a subtle campaign in both camps operates, focusing on environmental policy while avoiding public spectacle. Both sides push quietly to sway voters on climate and conservation issues ahead of upcoming elections.
Nine Canadian farmers purchased 1500 acres of farming land and fifty town lots in Kissimmee last week for a total price of 820000.
Lausch trips from Miami to Lake Okeechobee will attract tourists next winter. The Miami Canal project aims to cut through by then. Atlantic Ocean Gulf railroad construction begins across the state from Tamna toward Fort Lauderdale. The death of Geo Bouteile, longtime principal at Bradenton County High, is reported, leaving a gap to fill.
Government officials analyze banana sweet potato and cassava flour from Kissimmee canning firm. Satisfactory results could trigger large orders. Meanwhile 150 Tampa dairy cows are condemned for tuberculosis after city veterinary tests.
Mrs B H Swain is scheduled to depart for Munsie Indiana this week. She will attend meetings and visit local sponsors.
Mrs Swain entertained friends at the McDaniel home on Friday from 4 to 6 pm. Judge and Mrs McDaniel assisted with receptions while Miss Vitus and Mrs Pracklin served punch. Mrs Halton Miss Drew and Mrs Chapline provided vocal and instrumental selections as luncheon was served amid abundant flowers.
Mrs Southgate and her daughter entertained the Matron's Card Club on Wednesday afternoon June 19. Mrs Drew captured first prize a casserole while Mrs Lacey took the consolation and Mrs Charles Swain received the guest prize. A repast followed, and the hostess was praised for her hospitality.
A buyer compares Sarasota with other towns and finds it superior in location and beauty. He plans fall return and will promote Sarasota to friends as a premier attraction.
At the moving store tent on Thursday evening audiences will see reels including Old Billy the Fire Horse Two Daughters of Havana and The Gigantic Catskill Aqueduct The greatest of engineering feats A drowning death occurs when John Sharpe seven-year-old son of J Sharpe falls from a foot log into a creek The Palmer Florida Co and Sarasota-Vepnice Co relocate to Pineapple avenue in a new light ventilated building The Board of Trade meets Monday July 1 at 8 pm Mr and Mrs H B Smith return soon from Anthony Fla Children’s Day at the Methodist church next Sunday 11 am and 7 30 pm services led by Rev H C Nance all invited S Grapy
A metropolitan household welcomed a visitor with a “sacred breakfast tonic” tradition. Each guest found a tiny unsealed cylinder on their plate containing a Scripture verse. One card read I am with you alway even unto the end of the world, prompting a humorous reply about enduring welcome.
Real estate transfers list numerous pairs of grantor and grantee across multiple entities and individuals for the week June 15 to June 24. Notable entries include G D Rovers to G B Wallace Bla Land Co to W M Anderson and Anna Maria Beach Co transfers to Henry W Loveday and Douglas C Loveday.
Verse recalls Caesar’s eastward campaign and claims his first act was building roads to win over Gaul. It extols a road-building movement from hills to vales, arguing Rome’s rule spread by infrastructure as towns prospered when roads connected them.
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting at the Board of Trade Room in Sarasota Florida on July 11 1912 at 8 p m. The purpose is to complete organization adopt by laws and address other business as may come before the meeting. J Louis Houte secretary.
The piece recalls a historic 1862 levy on every hearth or stove, costing 98 cents per house holder. Assessors counted chimneys from inside homes, a method hard to evade, until William III abolished the tax to fund a royal monument.
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