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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
A Floridian notice urges postal coverage and ads rates while praising civic spirit and urging united effort. It notes the 1908 senatorial race gaining warmth with Gov Broward in the arena and John Stockton campaigning across the county. Supporters anticipate Stockton’s gubernatorial nomination in the first primary.
The Record signals Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson is set to attend the national Democratic convention. It notes he, like William Jennings Bryan, represents a political stance. The Record would be satisfied with either Johnson or Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president.
A writer recalls Gilchrist’s playful claim of two postal card sets for dry and wet counties and mocks the idea of straddling sides. The piece reflects on Editor Hare of the Arcadia News, recounting boyhood meetings in Sumter County and lightheartedly noting his reputed negativity.
In a volley of letters between Florida papers, editors clash over Gilchrist position on county division. The Arcadia News cites Burr’s candidacy and editors defend independent judgment while urging clarity from DeSoto leaders while warning against partisan pressure.
A terse note urges local citizens in Texas to push and pull for Manatee, while a Texas ranger plows near Adams. The fragment hints at civic effort and local activity involving law enforcement and a named place.
Friends announce Colonel I E Barwick has consented to become a Democratic candidate for the Senate in the Twenty Seventh Senatorial District. He is a life long Democrat and respectfully asks Democratic voters for their support in the primary.
H. C. Stancliff announces candidacy for County Treasurer of Manaitee County, subject to the Democratic primary on May 10, 1908. He pledges to provide the same careful personal attention to the office and the people as during eight years as Deputy Clerk.
J W Wilhelm declares candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Democratic primary action. He asks for Democratic votes and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability.
To the Democratic voters of Manatee County H S Clark announces candidacy for re election to Tax Assessor subject to the Democratic primary on May 19. He thanks supporters across the county for past help and good will at this time.
The office of County Treasurer of Manatee county invites Democratic voters in the May 19 1908 primary to support the candidate. If elected, the nominee pledges to devote active time and attention to the office.
A candidate declares re-election to the office of County Commissioner for the district covering Sarasota Miakka Sandy Englewood and Venice precincts. He pledges to continue focusing on district affairs in the future as in the past.
Notices announce candidacies for County Treasurer and Sheriff of Manatee County and Superintendent of Public Instruction. J J Knight seeks voter support for treasurer. M H Wyatt seeks re election as sheriff. U S Heine announces for superintendent, all subject to Democratic primaries. Each pledges faithful service and dedication to county interests.
W F Rye announces candidacy for County Commissioner in district comprising Manatee Mitchelville and Oneco precincts and asks for Democratic support pledging to faithfully discharge duties of the office.
Robe H. Roesch announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Manatee County. He asks Democratic primary voters for support in the May 19 election.
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney for Manatee County Florida urges Democratic voters to support JO B Singeltary in the upcoming primary. The call emphasizes party unity and election participation within the county.
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