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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
Notes from Manatee include celery price gains and heavy shipments, talk of a strong harvest season, and plans for celery cars. Local figures such as Agent M. M. Owen and Capt. C. H. Davis are active in commerce and services. Community events feature Mrs. D. M. Dowdell entertaining and Dr. J. M. Samuel’s health improvement. May 19th primary reminder emphasizes Democratic voting rules.
The article praises Capt C. H. Davis for cleaning up and fencing his lots and urges others to follow the example. It emphasizes improving the town’s appearance through better curb appeal and tidier premises, urging residents to fix up vacant lots as a collective effort.
The letter notes Lloyds Havana Straights as fine smokes and rain would aid fruit and vegetable growers. Claude Gates works hard at farming with good crop prospects. M G Rushton announces a Friday mass meeting will report town tax intake and spending. Col and Mrs Fancher relocate to Manatee, welcomed by The Record as valued new residents.
Dr T M McDuffee buys Capt Davis two story Manatee avenue residence next to editor's home. Col Joe Gates promotes County Commissioner bid with strong race and old settler status. Adams hawks Hammond slug shot insecticides for cakes and tomatoes. Stebbins promotes Skinner system with gasoline engine to improve yields. Manatee Market urges cash orders before 8. Hugh Sheffield assists transforming Capt Davis packing house into a livery stable.
Civic observers urge the mayor to issue a formal proclamation calling an upcoming city election. Community members consider seeking qualified officials to serve another term and discuss legal timelines and procedures.
Advertisement notes the cheapest and nicest new six room cottages in Manatee region near old Man Cornell.
A collage of shop notices from Wiggins and Adams advertising shoes hats and chemicals. A fishing outing to verify a report features Drs J M Samuel T M McDuffee J E Peacock and others testing whether Spanish mackerel Kingfish and groupers are biting.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending his battle with consumption after using a dozen bottles. The remedy, described as supreme for coughs colds and weak lungs, is available at Manatee Drug Store for 50 cents to a dollar with a trial bottle free.
The Bradentown Drug Co. has purchased the J. M. Samuel store and renamed it Manatee Drug Store. A remodel and cleanup will make it one of Manatee County’s nicest drug stores with a full prescription department and home delivery. The store will stock medicines, periodicals, and a complete line of goods, with short delays to obtain any item from Bradentown. Wiggins carries Jap-a-Lac and Alabastine for a neat, clean finish.
Telegraph and telephone orders receive prompt attention open day and night with the Penn Phone 59.
The Bank of Manatee declares its continued commitment to conservatism and safety as its guiding principles. Directors listed include T. Taliaferro, Johnson Helm, John F. Vanderipe, R A. Palmer, E. P. Taliaferro, and John T. Campbell, reaffirming steady leadership in the South.
Razor blades hollow ground sharpened and honed along with Clippers Shears lawn mowers and surgical instruments. Mail orders promptly attended to Bradenton Cutlery Co Bradenton Fla.
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