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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
2
The Record extols county officers as the best in the state and notes no changes in county personnel as of January 1. Editorial content remains original with a local Tampa view and a push for newspaper support and civic pride.
The Breeze of Fort Myers reports that DeSoto and Polk would form a Senate district while Manatee and Lee join in bonds and Monroe may act alone. It says the proposal is acceptable and would please the counties involved, with Manatee favoring a permanent separation from DeSoto.
The old Board of County Commissioners concluded its term and, without change, reconstituted itself to serve for two more years. The Record praises their faithfulness and leadership, noting strong support from voters and the county’s confidence in these capable, upright men. The column also criticizes the Times Union for defending corporate oil interests and urges Manatee to prepare for a thriving tourist season with improved local facilities.
Editor Adrai P. Jordon reshapes the Punta Gorda Herald, moving to a new building and gaining a reputation as a fish story artist. The piece notes his red hair and prosperity, contrasted by a citizen who resists a household task.
Local ad notes Adams sells roofing felt coal tar liquid and rock asphalt roofing caps and brads plasterboard for ceiling. Wiggins advertises best paint at lowest price.
A subscriber’s post office dun upset him until the editor reveals duns for paper, ink, fuel and more. The editor suggests enlisting reliable friends to settle, the reader pays, renews, and the editor reflects on human nature and scorn for scandal versus truth. The piece ends with a pious note about the Lord.
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