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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
2
The State Democratic Executive Committee called primaries last week and the fight is on. Manatee county aims for the first prize at the state fair and George Riggin is praised for his record. Citizens urged to pay five dollars to announce in The Record.
A local note suggests Manatee County politics may turn into a friendly fight. A red headed man visited Jacksonville last week and witnessed an airship that performed well, with John Stockton stating they followed its flight for several blocks.
The text says W N Sheats will not run for State Superintendent and that a strong contender, S Phillips of Williston, will face him. It adds that Phillips is a highly capable candidate.
Washington correspondent reports Senators Tillman Gallinger and Heyburn laughing over a fake banknote sized slip of lithograph paper with a rubber end. The mock bill labeled United States elastic currency 5 to 10 dollars and signed Cheek Gall Co. circulated for fun.
A letter urging Florida editors to boost the ongoing Florida State Fair in Tampa to the February 22 close. The writer commends President Brown and fair directors, praises exhibits, horse racing, circus and hippodrome, and asks coverage of attendee care and attractions. Also includes a local ad for Ballard's Horehound Syrup sold by Manatee Drug Store.
In the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida Manatee County the foreclosure action is brought by a court clerk ROST H ROESCH as Clerk of the Circuit Court. The notice references a mortgage foreclosure and associated court proceedings in this county court system.
J B Wyatt declares his bid for county treasurer in Manatee County. He pledges faithful public service, invites scrutiny of his 30 years residence and records, and asks Democrats for support.
L L Hine declares for Manatee County Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Democratic primary. He pledges to devote full time to education and school improvement and seeks the support of county voters.
Colonel I. E. Barwick announces candidacy for the Senate in the Twenty Seventh Senatorial District subject to the Democratic primary. He is a lifelong Democrat and asks Democratic voters for support.
Owners of steam electric gas oil or naptha launches kept for hire must pay a state and county license of seven dollars seventy five cents per launch to avoid court costs. Avex Rogson tax collector For Sane Ridpath history set costs forty dollars, sale price three hundred eighty dollars, apply to M M Owen.
All buyers or prospective buyers may obtain deeds by applying to Mayor T. R. Easterling. Glazier's millinery store offers a limited selection of pattern hats at discounted prices for the next few days.
Louisa J C Bratton files for license to operate as a free dealer. The application seeks regulatory approval under local licensing rules with decisions expected after review.
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