Manatee County Wins State Fair Most Beautiful Exhibit
Manatee county led the state fair with the most beautiful exhibit and came within 2100 points of the grand champion. Commissioner George Riggin’s energy drove the display, earning multiple county and individual prizes for preserved products, citrus, palms, tropical fruits, and honey. The board and judges lauded Manatee’s overall display and Riggin’s leadership at the fair.
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Manatee County
Alachua
Polk
Manatee
Orange
Hernando
Osceola
Pasco
Washington
Lee
DeSoto
State Fair Board of Judges
D. H. Mays
Monticello
W. A. MacWilliams
St. Augustine
Jefferson B. Browne
Key West
John T. Lesley
Tampa
J. T. Harp
Pat Wilkes
W. J. Drumright
Wilson Wright
George Riggin
H. C. Crandall
Chapped Hands Sale Ad Promotes Chamberlains Salve
Advertisement urges washing with warm water drying with a towel and applying Chamberlains Salve before bed for a speedy cure. Claims the salve helps sore pimples itching piles and other skin diseases and notes sale by Dr. J. M. Samuel.
Be a Unit In Public Enterprise
An exchange argues that small men with small purposes hinder a town’s liveliness and progress. A man who never contributes to public projects nor assists public enterprises is not worth keeping. If he leaves, it is a cause for congratulations. Units count, not mere ciphers. Be a unit.
Help Wanted for Ox Teamster and Saw Mill Hands
Help wanted listing seeks one good ox teamster earning 40 dollars per month and three good saw mill hands at 1 dollar 75 cents per day. Contact H. H. Beckwith in Wimruma for details.
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H. H. Beckwith
Wimruma
Silent sermon speaks to the listener’s private burden
The passage stresses that a prayerful sermon can help individuals in personal ways. It contrasts reactions from thunderous praise to quiet, inward conviction, noting that each reader may interpret a divine message as meant for them alone. The message emphasizes the enduring, reach of spoken word.
Mystery of the Young Lady and the Well Being
A witty adage notes how a young lady may feign interest in a man’s welfare while aiming for his wealth. The quip reflects social humor about romance and financial motive in courtship.
Balance of warrants issued and related notices
The item lists balances for warrants issued by election officers and others, including multiple names and box return duties, with voucher numbers and totals for general rent, fine and forest fund, and Manatee Ham Dr fund. It also notes a sale of a steam tug and fertilizer for seed beds, plus assorted local notices and a humorous street remark about a paying reader.
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Rye
TA Mitchell
G E Arnold
W E Clark
Louis Weihe
PO Miller
BC Nichols
J L Balling
J R Wood
E B Patten
BO RT White
H L Abel
C Harp
A Halsey
F Perkin
A Stebbins
Emil Broberg
J Pelot
J Dramright
H G Bear
J D Anderson
L B Belk
Manatee Ham
H L Coe
Belk
Perkins Relief
Forst
Local merchants urged to advertise to beat mail order houses
A friend argues that liberal local advertising by merchants can curb mail order competition. The idea notes that successful mail order houses rely on heavy advertising, suggesting local businesses could win trade by following suit.
Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works Ad Highlighting Crafts
An advertisement notes blacksmithing and wood work by expert craftsmen at Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works, offering skilled metal and timber services.
Guns Rifles and Shells for Lowest Cash Price
Advertisement notes a sale at Wiggins offering various firearms and shells at the lowest cash price. The line emphasizes value and broad selection.
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Wiggins
Secret societies grow in county membership
The leading secret societies in the county keep expanding their ranks. A married man is drawn by something in a secret organization that strongly appeals to him.
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Our County
Master Sale Ordered by Manatee County Court
Notice of a 1906 circuit court decree in a case of J William Keen v Mary J Davis et al. announces a public sale to satisfy the decree. On January 8 1907 at Bradenton Court House the 50 feet west side of lot 29 block 26 Alden Adams annex Braden town will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. Special Master J L Colmer will conduct the sale with Singelitary & Reaves as solicitors for the complainant.
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Circuit Court
Manatee County
Florida
J. William Keen
Plantiff
Mary J. Davis
Bradentown
Alden Adams Annex
J. L. Colmer
Es. Singeltary & Reaves
Weather record for Manatee week ending November 18 1906
The report lists meteorological observations collected by a cooperative weather observer for the Weather Bureau during the week ending Nov 18 1906 at Manatee. Instrument readings follow government standard instruments and exposure guidelines.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manatee
Weather Bureau
Bargain Acreage and House In Manatee Town
EMIL BROBERG offers over an acre of bearing trees with a house on a 106 by 188 lot in Manatee for 1800 dollars. J J Pelot, real estate broker, notes good town location and available fertilizer supplies from Wiggins. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for pains with testimonial from J M Roberts Bakersfield Missouri.
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Manatee
J. J. Pelot
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals 23 Year Sore
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found lasting relief from a running leg sore after 23 years due to Bucklens Arnica Salve. The advertisement touts it as the greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores and notes it costs 25 cents at J M Samuel's Drug store.
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Lucia Wilke
Caroline
Wis
J’ M. Samuel
The Grip Sufferers Urged to Try Chamberlain’s Remedy
A historical notice extols the grip and its pain while praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for relief and recovery. It claims many users avoided pneumonia and recovered, with sale listed as J. M. Samuel.
Real estate broker offers ham mock land and celery land
J. J. Pelot a real estate broker advertises ham mock land and fine celery land for sale with a special bargain this week. Interested buyers are urged to call or contact via phone No. 90.
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J. J. Pelot
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Cures Persistent Winter Cough
A Denver man testifies he suffered a long winter cough for years before using Ballard's Horehound Syrup and has not had a sick day since. The ad-note cites J. M' Samuel as the seller.
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Ballard
J. C. Clark
Denver
Colorado
J. M’ Samuel
Best orange boxes at Wigginss for paper and nails
Wigginss offers orange boxes for paper and nails in any quantity. Shop features durable packaging, convenient sizes, and bulk discounts for builders and makers seeking reliable storage and transport containers.
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Wiggins
Fresh seeded raisins and currents at Connell’s
Fresh lot of seeded raisins and currents arrived at Connell's grocery. Customers can find new stock in the fruit aisle while supplies last.
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Connell’s
County Commissioners Meet In Regular Monthly Session
The Honorable Board of County Commissioners met in regular monthly session Monday morning with a full board present. Official proceedings will appear next week. Readers urged to send local news items to the office and avoid politics while contributing to the paper.
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief and Strength
A vintage ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills claiming a decrease in discomfort in the same ratio as their creases. It promises danger avoidance and painless constipation relief with guaranteed strength and vigor. Available from J. M. Samuel Druggist at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. M. Samuel Druggist
Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works Full Line of Wagon Parts
Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works offers a complete line of wagon and buggy parts. Customers can find any item they need at reasonable prices.
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Bradentown
Sir Julius Caesar and a Patent Liver Remedy
A historical note links Julius Caesar's reputed nerve with illness, mentioning a torpid liver and age. An 19th or early 20th century advertisement claims Herbine cures liver complaints and promises restored health, endorsed by Mrs. Carrie Austin of Hollon Kansas who praises it as the best medicine and says she never is without it. Sold by J. M. Samuel.
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Carrie Austin
Hollon
Kansas
J. M. Samuel
Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr. King's New Discovery
A Missouri druggist recalls three cured consumptives and a man who sold property before using Dr. King's New Discovery. He calls it the most wonderful medicine, a sure cough and cold remedy that heals throat and lungs. Guarantied by J M Samuel Druggist. 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
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Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
Dr. King
Arizona
J. M. Samuel
Phyne Connell Store Offers Everything For Fruit Cake
A local shop named Phyne Connell's promises all components for fruit cake making this Thanksgiving season. Shoppers can find fruit, spices, fillings, and related baking supplies in one stop.
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Phyne Connell
Everthing
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Wounds Like Magic
A Kentucky reader, J Napier of Bugles, recalls a ten year struggle with a pile illness on Devil's Island torture. He says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him in less than a box, and labels it miracle medicine for wounds burns and sores. J M Samuel the druggist endorses it.
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Napier
Bugles
J. M. Samuel
Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works Repair Services
All kinds of machine work offered from turning simple shafts to repairing complex engines. Expert technicians perform the work at Bradenton Wagon and Machine Works.
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Bradentown
Portland Cement Purchase Noted at Adams'
Carlond of Portland Cement is reported as having just arrived at Adams' for immediate sale or distribution. The brief item confirms a new stock delivery and availability at the Portland firm.
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Adams
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Geo, Riggin
Commissioner Riggin
Grand Champion County
Ampion
South
West
Middle
Board of Judges
L. W. Amlong
William Rowlett
R. E. Abel
Reasoner Bros
H. C. Abel
J. G. Powers
Columbia Fullers Co
Fuller
McLain & Paul
A. J. Pettigrew
ER. C. Abel
Crandall
Boston
W. W. Bompson
H. L. Abel
A. F. Wyman
Balance OF Warrats
Board of County
Burnett Bros
John Deer
Texas Ranger
Broberg
Cooperative Observer
J. M. Roberts
Bakersfield, Mo
Chamberlain
the Honorable
Board of Coun
R. M. Glazier
Sareey
Julius Caesar
Devil’s Island
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