Tatum Ridge News Items Highlight Local Visit and Church Life
Crops suffer from lack of rain as residents on Tatum Ridge stay lively. Visits include J O Rowell of Terra Ceia and three girls, Robert Caruthers of Plant City, A M Wilson of Miakka with school board ties, and Prof E F Wilson with Col O K Reaves from Bradenton. Also notes a political candidate Hendry, church gatherings at Hopewell, and a Baby Show tease with White's Cream Vermifuge ad.
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J.O. Rowell
Terra Ceia
E. F. Wilson
Palmetto
O. K. Reaves
Bradentown
Hopewell Church
Rushton for Commissioner in District 5
M G Rushton announces his candidacy for County Commissioner District No 5 covering Manatee Oneco and Mitchelville. The Record endorses him as a conscientious conservative progressive and best suited to serve the county interests.
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M. G. Rushton
Manatee
Oneco
Mitchelville
Rushton
Ladies Organize Village Improvement Association at Manatee
A group of Manatee women formed the Village Improvement Association at Gates Hall on Friday. Mrs H Stebbins was elected president, with Mrs K W Wiggins as vice president and Miss Amelia Curry as secretary treasurer. An executive committee of seven, plus twelve with appointees, will lead efforts starting with purchasing a school piano.
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Manatee
Gates’ Hall
H. Stebbins
K. W. Wiggins
Amelia Curry
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised by carpenter
Ea S Lopez of Manilla New York says the salve has healed severe cuts and saved him pain and money. It is claimed to heal burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles priced at 25 cents at Manatee Drug Store.
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Manatee 3Rug
Eas
Lopez
Manilla
N.Y
Manatee
Gilchrist Candidate Comment Sparks Polk County Talk
Gen A W Gilchrist replies to critics over his Buckman bill vote which closed South Florida Military College in Bartow and notes limited discussion in Polk County. He says opposition would press Kilgore Bill stance and urges voters not to judge him on school issues. Also notes new Jap a Lack paint and celery hoes at local stores.
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A. W. Gilchrist
Buckman
South Florida Military College
Bartow
Gen. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Polk County
Railroad Commission
The Central Hotel Changes Hands and Renovations Begin
John J. Pelot becomes lessee of The Central Hotel and hires Mrs. H. L. Ringo to manage. The plan is a thorough renovation to offer first class service on the Manatee river. The Record expects the hotel to attract travelers and urges local support for a modern, welcoming establishment.
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John J. Pelot
H. L. Ringo
John
Manatee
the Central
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Quick Weight Gain
An ad claims McGee's Baby Elixir helps babies gain weight, aids digestion, calms fretfulness, and eases teething. It asserts immediate gains and lists prices of 25c and 60c, with sale at Manatee Drug Store.
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McGee
Manatee Drug Store
Hewitt Announces Bid for Representative
James Pelot Hewitt, a young man and recent Manatee County resident, declares his plan to run for representative. He acknowledges the late start but intends to campaign across the county before election day, seeking strong community support.
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James Pelot Hewitt
Mr. Hewitt
Manatee County
Keeping Open House and Feeling Good with Dr King Pills
A local ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a tonic for stomach liver and bowels claiming they help improve digestion so readers feel better. Available for 25 cents at Manatee Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Manatee
State Senate Candidates Speak at Gates Hall
Hon N E Barwick and Senator Joseph H Humphries will give speeches at Gates Hall Friday evening as they campaign for State Senate. The event is open to the public, with the two candidates touring the county to交流 supporters.
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Gates’ Hall
N. E. Barwick
Joseph H. Humphries
John Stockton as governor candidate praised for integrity
The passage extols John Stockton as an upright Christian gentleman who champions the rights of all people and would be a true friend in the executive chair if elected governor. It urges readers to telephone orders for meat delivery to Manatee Market before 8 o'clock.
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Manatee
John Stockton
Manatee County
James Pelot Hewitt
Manatee Villagers Certify Municipal Election Tickets
The Town Council certified candidates for mayor and council seats for the May election. John J. Pelot was named mayor, with H. Davis, Lee Vanderipe, and A. J. Adams as two year councilmen and H. T. Glazier, J. L. Wilhelm for one year. Other offices list Perry R. Curry clerk Emil Broberg tax assessor W. E. Connell tax collector and R. H. Johnson treasurer. Voters may write names and mark an X to vote.
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John J. Pelot
H. Davis
Lee Vanderipe
A. J. Adams
H. T. Glazier
J. L. Wilhelm
Fancher's Headache Powders Sold at Local Drug Stores
Advertising copy claims Fancher's Headache Powders cure headache or neuralgia in 15 to 80 minutes and will not affect the 1st Price of 10 cents. Sold exclusively by Manaatee Drug Store and Braden Town Drug Co.
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Fancher’s
Manatee Drug Store
Braden‘town Drug Co
Weather Record of Manatee Area for Week Ending April 21 1908
Cooperative weather report by Emil Bropere, Co operative Observer, noting meteorological observations for Manatee during the week ending April 21 1908. Readings taken with Government standard instruments per Bureau guidance. Car Rock Lime just received at Adams'
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Father Bureau
Emil Bropere
Co-operative Observer
Adams
Appleyard Leads Bid for Comptroller Post
A local notice voices support for T. J. Appleyard in the race for Comptroller. The author states a belief in change and pledges effort to help Appleyard win, noting prior friendship and favorable impression of his candidacy.
Roofing materials and plasterboard at Adams project
Roofing felt, coal tar, liquid and rock asphalt using caps and brads for plasterboard ceiling at Adams.
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Adams
Poll tax, registration urged before primary voting date
The notice urges readers to pay poll tax and register before the upcoming primary. It warns that moving between precincts requires transfer checks and delays are risky. It also reports Mrs. Charles T. Curry improving after a week of illness at J. W. Curry's home in Manatee.
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Elder Mountain
Parish
Charles B. Dickinson
Bridgetown
N. J
Charles T. Curry
J. W. Curry
Manatee
Platform promises for Manatee county improvements
A candidate pledges to improve education toward higher learning, oppose the convict lease system while favoring convict labor for road construction, support hard surfaced roads and transportation facilities, and oppose cattlemen encroachment on public watering facilities. The aim is to serve constituents and protect producers in Manatee county.
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St. Ll
Manatee County
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