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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
2
FRANK A. WALPOLE writes on local commerce and outreach stressing that trade expands with active merchant effort and truthful advertising. A reflective anecdote about a married woman and eggs illustrates prudence, while a broader essay argues a town’s trade depends on local initiative, not just distance from rivals.
The passage contrasts the relentless duties of a housewife with the banker’s long hours in the counting room ending in nervous strain. It notes the doctor, dentist, grocer, and other professions displaying Roosevelt era vigor during the day and often past sundown.
The piece argues churches wield strong community influence as light and salt of society. It notes fault lines from hypocrites yet stresses that consecrated members can still illuminate the community, and a few devoted individuals suffice to make that impact.
A local observer notes that a former street preacher failed at evangelistic work and found religion in practical labor. He used a cross cut saw to tackle logs, concluding the religious spirit remains alive and well even when words fall short.
Garter and Russell Publishing seeks subscribers in Jacksonville Florida offering high returns. Rhode Island Red Eggs advertised by A E Stebbins from a state fair blue ribbon line. J R Curry advertises ten acres of vegetable land near Manatee depot. Roofing materials and plasterboard sold by Adams. Chamberlains Salve promoted for skin disease and sore nipples by Dr J M Samuel.
A vintage medical ad claims life can extend beyond current limits with proper care between 50 and 60. It touts Electric Bitters as nature’s best helper and revitalizer for every organ, guaranteed by J. M. Samuels Druggist for 50 cents.
An advertisement denounces nuisance makers as persistent annoyances and promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a reliable remedy. The copy claims daily use supports regular liver and bowel action and is endorsed by J. M. Samuel, a local druggist.
A camera dropped from Mr J S Gibbon's pocket on the road between Manatee and Oneeo on Sunday February 10. The finder will be rewarded upon returning it to the owner at Church street Manatee near A Stebbins. Also offers fancy seed Irish potatoes cash price at Wiggins H W Johns paints and alabastine at Adams. If subscription is unpaid the editor asks for payment at once.
Razors hollow ground and honed along with Clippers Shears and Surgical Instruments sharpened and repaired. Mail orders promptly attended to by Manatee Cutlery Co in Manatee Florida P O 74.
Notice to the public states two lines now reach Tampa with improved service and adds long distance connections to Clearwater Dunedin Key Stone Park Largo Ozona Sutherland St. Petersburg Tarpon Springs River View and Port Tampa City from Peninsular Telephone Co.
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