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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
2
Readers are invited to submit letters on local topics while the Record disclaims responsibility for correspondents opinions.
The Record seeks a live representative and countywide correspondent at each post office. It offers liberal arrangements with suitable parties to establish a robust presence.
The piece notes local sentiment toward a simpler diet as a response to cold weather. It mentions William Jennings Bryan growing in influence despite contrary statements and urges quicker adoption of the plan for county well being.
The Manatee section celebrates a seasonable rain that saved orange trees and improved crops. It urges residents to plan artesian wells as irrigation and drainage are seen as the salvation of the area.
The forecast for Manatee County oranges looks favorable after initial drought concerns. Florida lawmakers begin a sixty day session, with The Record promising weekly updates on major transactions and efforts to craft a practical good roads law amid chilly opening days in Leon.
A New York letter carrier was bound for the grand jury after failing to deliver political circulars. The case portrays a man who erred while aiming to pose as a public benefactor.
The notice promotes superior horse-shoeing services at S V Harris shop. It emphasizes quality work and reliability for horses, inviting owners to visit for expert farrier care.
The Tampa Tribune mourns John M. Henderson a revered veteran and longtime city clerk who died in the Gulf waters. He gained community respect for his precise and faithful service and leaves a devoted wife to carry on without his presence.
The Ocala House first served grapefruit in the United States during the 1870s after proprietor E. J. Harris backed a plan to promote the fruit in major hotels. Boxes sent to Park & Tilford in New York were dispatched to leading hotels with instructions on preparation, helping grapefruit gain widespread favor and boosting Florida’s economy.
A periodical boast praises White's Cream Vermifuge as the best worm medicine for mothers to use on infants. It notes gratitude from many mothers and mentions J. M. Samuel as a seller. Also advertises H. W. Johns' asbestos paints at Adams' and reflects on labor capital tensions and worker pride.
Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tenn describes severe lung illness from pneumonia and a persistently coughing spell until her husband bought Dr King’s New Discovery. She endorses it as the real cough cure and lung restorer. Trial bottle offered by J M Samuel druggist for 500 and 1.00.
The Town of Manatee approves an ordinance amending granting and continuing the Manatee Light and Traction Company the right to remove trolley tracks and wires while preserving electric power rights. The measure confirms rights for John A Graham and the company to operate and maintain electric lighting and power, with passes dated March 12 and March 183th 1907.
An advertisement claims Herbine cures dyspepsia constipation chills and fever and liver complaints. It features a testimonial from F C Wait of Westville Florida who says two bottles cured his chills and fever. It also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior and offers a free sample at Dr J M Samuel's drug store.
Notice from the Manatee County Board of Commissioners announces a special meeting on February 19 1907 to receive bids for the Oneeco Drain project. Bidders must seal bids by noon February 19 and may bid classified, flat, or overall. Specifications available at the Clerk’s office. bond required upon award. board may reject any or all bids. Bradenton Fla February 19 1907.
In Chancery Mary Broadsay sues Tolliver Broadway in Manatee County Florida alleging service issues as Broadway remains elusive. An order requires his appearance March 4 1907 under threat of a confessed bill and a decree pro confesso, published weekly in the Manatee Record.
Advertises ice cream freezers of all sizes at Wiggins and sweet mixed pickles in bulk at Lloyd & Co. Promotes Easter hats and dry goods at the Baazar.
An advertisement proclaims all the world as a stage for Ballard's Snow Liniment with claims it relieves rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains and all pains. It urges readers to buy a trial bottle and notes sales by J M Samuel with prices 22 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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