Increase in State’s Resource Figures Highlight 1900 to 1910 Growth
State Comptroller A C Croom reports strong growth across sectors. Property valuation rose from 96 7 million in 1900 to 177 7 million in 1910. Railroad main track grew from 3 101 miles in 1900 to 4 164 in 1910. Bank assets jumped from 6 15 million to 27 13 million, deposits from 4 78 million to 19 77 million. Total railroad telegraph and sleeping car company assessments add up to 29 47 million, 0 50 million, and 0 21 million respectively. License tax in 1910 reached 379 807.
Florida Manufactures Show Surge in 1909 Growth
Census Bureau figures compare 1909 to 1904, showing capital in Florida manufactures rising from 32.97 million to 65.13 million, a 98 percent gain. Establishments grew from 1,413 to 2,156, and product value rose from 50.30 million to 72.72 million. Salaried officials and wage earners increased from 45,216 to 62,056. Cigars remained the leading industry, followed by lumber, turpentine and resin, and fertilizers.
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Census Bureau
Florida
Carsera
Local notes from Wausau and surrounding area
Residents and visitors frequent Wausau with social calls and business in Bradford and nearby towns. Union sentiment, school talk, and a four month Bonnet Pond term are noted, along with a wedding, a farmer's guano plans, and a column on national politics and economics.
Ex Governor Bictham Dies After Long Public Service
The state mourns the death of former Governor Bictham who served about 30 years in public office and twice led Florida as governor. He left a record of notable service and civic achievement, with peace to his ashes.
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Isaiah Alsobréghs
Martha
Capt. McMillan
Congress
Senate
Florida
Mustache Trend Sparks Debate Among Fashion-Mashion Women
Commentary notes a fashion craze for women to adopt mustaches as a fresh style idea. Writer critiques originality and suggests fashion has exhausted ideas, joking that women might resort to facial hair as a trend.
Notice of Court Consolidation in Washington County
Notice records a court consolidation action in Washington County involving a corporate entity and named parties. The readable fragments indicate a formal filing date and court authority with references to a claim and publishing an official notice.
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Washington County
Naval Staten Soman
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A. C. Croom
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Ransom Peel
Bradford
Sterling Taylor
Dr. Grace of Aycock
B. F. McKeithen
Walter
William Daniel
C. A. Grubbs
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Uncle
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Saag
Eesti
R. C. Horne
Palmer College
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Lange
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Academy
Lynn R. Walker
Fisher
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