09 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
1
The Record argues Florida must pass a state uniformity school book law to reduce costs. It cites superintendent W M Rowlett comparing Florida prices with uniformity states, noting potential contracts at lower prices and indicating current prices are higher than elsewhere.
In a Tatum Ridge column residents discuss lack of rain delaying potato vine growth and school openings. Local happenings include Lizzie Hawkins visiting Bee Ridge, Mink family moves for schooling, and insurance on a horse seen as a bright note amid drought.
G Hays of Bluff MO proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the fastest and surest healer for burns wounds and piles. He endorses the product after use. J M Samuel Druggist guarantees it at 25 cents.
The writer laments impositions on residents to replace old books and urges the public to push for state uniformity in school books, insisting it will not end until achieved.
K W Wiggins, famed all roundist in Manatee County, buys the ten acre Paul Beeck grove east of Manatee. Six acres hold bearing trees and he plans to transform the property into a prime, profitable grove. Local booster celebrates Wiggins as a versatile entrepreneur. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised as rheumatism remedy by J M Samuel.
A Times-Union reader praises Florida as a land of endless resources while ridiculing Cromwell Gibbons spaghetti farm plan in Cuba. The letter claims another local man raises milkweed and strawberries to produce a famous cream and berries, asserting Florida’s abundant resources.
Busy Sunday night sermon at the Methodist church by Marvin Glazier. Dr A C Davison and W B Collins returned from a Gulf outing Tuesday the 30th ultime. Thad Thompson and wife left for Black Water Missouri after a dispatch on Mrs Thompson’s ill father. Sarasota Bay picnic yielded a jolly time for the young folk. Collins sons Porter and Sammie finished a 60 foot well for the house. Davison went to Atlanta and then to Jefferson City Missouri. Ice Cream at the depot Saturday night to raise funds for a baseball outfit. Villagers think ladies should run the cream trade and save tobacco money to buy balls and bats. Brother H L Bassore and family left for Missouri, visiting Jacksonville first. Bro W A Cameron holding Miakka meetings with planned services at Oneco Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Eugene A. Albritton and Miss Ida Kennedy united in marriage at the bride’s mother home on Braden River Sunday at 3 30 o clock Judge J J Stewart officiated in a happy style The bride a Kennedy daughter and Braden River beauty weds a Miakka man The Record joins friends in wishing them happiness Virginia atry Oured Hams at Connell Co's
Read W. E. Connell and Co. new advertisement highlighting money savings for customers. The notice urges shoppers to compare prices and seek value in their purchases.
County Commissioners met in regular session with full board and heard complaints on property assessments. They reduced oyster privilege stakes and approved about twenty five pension applications to be sent to the state board. The board cut capital stock assessment to one third and adjourned after a lengthy session. full proceedings to follow next week.
Hans Wyatt high sheriff of Manatee county calls a countywide meeting at Warren's opera house Bradenton Saturday at 7 30 p m to organize a county band Prof R E Cobb will test instruments and list horns needed attendees should bring horns to aid in organizing the band for Manatee county
High Sheriff Hans Wyatt laments Seaboard's current rail and river timetable affecting Manatee county. He complains that no noon passenger service exists, freight trains carry passengers, mail is delayed, and letters to Bradenton fail, making river travel nearly impossible and business hindered.
John cites Adams as always carrying Asbestos for exterior work and Alabastine for interior use, highlighting a consistent stock of these paints and coatings.
Cooperative weather record filed by David Putra observer from the U S Department of Agriculture. Observations cover readings from government standard instruments, taken at Manatee during the week ending August 6 1907.
Wm M Dietz of Otsego Journal Gilbertsville endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the county’s popular remedy for coughs and colds. He calls it an infallible cure for lung and throat diseases and says his family always keeps a bottle. Trial bottle free.
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