Orange and Grapefruit Crop Outlook From Florida Growers
The Florida Orange Growers' Company projects a crop similar to last year with possible 5 percent variation for oranges and a one third larger grapefruit yield. Prices touted include two dollars per box f.o.b. for oranges and thirty eight dollars for grapefruit. The group invites growers to join stockholders meeting in Tampa on August 25 to support profitable marketing.
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Florida
Florida Orange Growers’ Company
Tampa
Fiona Orange Growers’ Co
Jostan Varn
R. H. Peacock
Rains Delay Harvest as Mulberry Osprey Moves Unfold
In Tatum Ridge readers report heavy rains closing in at Turkey Creek bringing relief yet causing field struggles. The note mentions property transfers around Mulberry and Osprey, with names of locals and church visitations including H Holland and A H Albritton, ending with a singable benediction and reference to Alabama preacher Catou Urp.
No Use To Die From Lung Trouble Says Mrs White
Mrs J P White of Rush declares Dr Kings New Discovery saved her life from lung trouble. The remedy loosens a cough and cures disease even after prognosis. Sold with guarantee at drug stores in 50c and 1 90 sizes with a free trial bottle.
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Dr. King
J. P. White
Plank's Chill Feed Promises Cure for Grippe at Drug Store
Advertisement notes Plank's Chill Feed to cure chills and la grippe sold at Fo drug store with guarantees against colds. Mentions Manatee location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank’s
Manatee
Fertilizer Grade Promotion By R M Ier Agent
An advertisement invites customers to call on R M Ier, the agent, for the best grade of fertilizer. The note emphasizes direct contact for product quality and pricing details.
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R. M. Ier
Rail line repairs completed on Seaboard Air Line
Frank P. Damon, inspecting engineer, reports to Railroad Commissioners in Tallahassee that Seaboard Air Line repairs from Turkey Creek to Sarasota are complete. Manatee river trestle ends filled, Alafia and Little Manatee trestles renewed, floors repaired, and timber reused as needed. Glazier's Millinery ad follows.
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Tallahassee
Florida
R. Hudson Burr
John L. Morgan
Newton A. Blitch
Railroad Commissioners
Fla
Seaboard Air Line
Turkey Creek
Sarasota
Manatee River
Alafia River
Little Manatee River
Alafia
Manatee Epworth League Meeting and Classified Notes
The Aug 23 gathering led by Miss Will Davis outlined a religious program titled The Dying of Sin The New Life with songs prayers scripture readings and talks on the subject. A classified item seeks a reliable person to prelay crop on shares and irrigated land with listings for Jap Lagic and Alabastine paints and a Havana Strai tobacco mention.
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Rte Land
Gates
Parrish Dots Rainfall Hopes and Local News
Aug 17 1908 Parrish Florida notes praise for recent rain aiding crops and health. Updates on Mrs Maude Turner recovery and H W Etheridge convalescence from typhoid. Illness of Mrs Lyndemyre and Rev Mountain. Tragic death of Charley Cecil in Dunellon and sympathy for the family. Infant of Mr and Mrs Crawford Lundy laid to rest. Vannie Parrish building, L L Sims to open new store as a leading merchant.
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Charley Cecil
Dunellon
Crawford Lundy
Col Joe Gates Lands A Ten Foot Rock Shark
M M Owen and the Seaboard crew visited the grouper rocks aboard the nameless ship. Col Joe Gates hooked a ten foot rock shark to haul him aboard, a monster catch that shocked the crowd and drew praise for Joe’s tackle.
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M. M. Owen
Seaboard
Manatee
Grouper Rocks
Col. Joe Gates
Brother Owen
Col. Joe
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Delbert Building San Francisco, Norman R. Coulter, endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He claims it corrects stomach, liver and kidney disorders promptly and builds up the system. Advertised as the best spring medicine and blood purifier, 50 cents at drug stores.
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Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Local items and notices from Adams and surrounding area
Texas Ranger pid at Adams. Lloyd's Havana deals and evaporated peaches priced at Beck and Gophier's. One Jersey cow for lace, W A Stebbins in Manatee. Celery seed beds planted, rains hinder hay cutting. L D Lloyd welcomes a baby boy. Capt H Davis travels north until October. Ed Lloyd quits retail, sells candies to Beck and Glazier. Harngton Hall Steeleut coffee promoted at Beck and Glazier's. Perry Curry replaces Emery Johnson briefly at Bradenton. Johnson family from Georgia returns. Mr Johnson involved in commissions.
Johnsons head south for summer, return planned next week
H. Johnson left last week for Virginia to join his family vacationing in the mountains. They expect to return home next week. Rev. B. T. Rape spent several days in Manatee selling the household goods of the late Mrs. A. A. Robinson. Most valuable items were disposed of and orders were given for delivery by Beck & Glazier.
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H. Johnson
Virginia
B. T. Rape
Manatee
A. A. Robinson
Excursion Over the Sea Board to Jacksonville August 24
An excursion over the Sea board will be on August 24 to Jacksonville. The rate from Manatee will be 4.50 for the round trip. Tickets good to return to August 27. Our stock is absolutely fresh a great advantage at this season. Give us a trial. Beck VG lazier, re
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Beck VG Lazier
Lloyds Board Steamship for Up-the-Day Points
Mr and Mrs E P Lloyd boarded the steamer Wednesday morning for up the day points with Mrs Lloyd stopping at St Petersburg and Brother Ed continuing to Tampa. Ice Cream padg from pure Jersey cream day at Manaatee Drug Store. Postals from Dr T M McDuffee visiting Orlinda Tenn say he is having a big time but give no return date.
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E. P. Lloyd
Jersey
Manatee
T. M. McDuffee
Orlinda
Tenn
Mayors Pelot and Grantham Hold Court on City Work
The Record applauds Mayor Pelot and Marshal Grantham for taking an active role in city governance and law enforcement. Their steady efforts are praised as they work to stabilize the town and maintain order.
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Pelot
Marshal Grantham
Weather Report From Manatee Aug 18 1908
Cooperative observer Emil Brosere submits weekly meteorological observations for Manatee through August 18 1908. Readings use Government standard instruments per Weather Bureau guidance. Data reflect instrumental measurements collected for official record.
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Broberg
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Weather Bureau
Emil Brosere
Co-operative Observer
Local bankers win cast net fishing duel
D. B. Curry and his son Perry R. Curry, assistant cashier at Manatee Banking, impressed with mullet caught in three casts this week. Neighbors praise D. B. as one of the finest cast-net handlers around.
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D. B. Curry and Son
Perry R
Manatee Banking Company
D. B
Local note on visiting relatives and bereavement
Dr. 8S S Curry of Greenville visits relatives with his infant. The baby will reside with grandparents Mr and Mrs 8 G Curry for now. Dr Sam shares in community sympathy for a recent bereavement.
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8S. S. Curry
Greenville
Sio
8. G. Curry
Sam
New Management Transforms Kennesaw House Into Clean Modern Stay
Under new management the Kennesaw House undergoes rapid renovation finishing touches include scrub brush painter and papering creating a clean attractive appearance. A new manager and wife run the place offering appealing meals and attentive service with trials likely to draw patrons. Rates are $2.00 with weekly and monthly specials.
Braden Town Motor Boat Club seeks charter in Manatee County Florida
Notice of intention to apply for a charter before Judge Joseph B. Wall in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Braden Town Motor Boat Club proposes to promote motor boat building and racing and to maintain a social club house. Charter filed under Florida General Statutes for non profit corporations.
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Joseph B. Wall
Circuit Court
Sixth Judicial Circuit of
Florida
Manateenty
Bradentown Motor Boat Club
Dow
Manatee County
State of Florida
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Tatum Ridge
Legion
Uncle Bass
H. Holland
Braden River
Hopewell
Brother Holland
A. H. Albritton
Miakka
Alfred
Ab. Thompson
Adam
Frank P. Damon
Glazier’s Millinery
Manatee Epworth League
Will Davis
Wiggins
Havana Strai
Pakrisu
H. W. Etheridge
Vannie Parrish
Wall Spring
Parrish
Col. Josiah
Devil
Adams
Texas Ranger
Lloyd’s
Havana
Beck & Gophier’s
W. A. Stebbins
L. D. Lloyd
H. Davis
Northern Points
Ed. Lloyd
Beck & Glazier
Harngton- Hall Steeleut Coffee
Beck & Glazier’s
Perry Curry
Emery Johnson
Bradentown
RK. H. Johnson
E. B. Johnson
Rosa
Georgia
Johnson
Mason Fruit
J. F. Smith
Marietta, GA
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