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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
The Punta Gorda Herald and The Record clash over John Stockton and Albert Gilchrist for governor. The Record backs Stockton but later signals support for Gilchrist while denouncing corporate whiskey influence and questioning Gilchrist’s fitness. Local papers echo political tension and campaign rhetoric from Lake City to Tampa.
Florida Orange Growers Company calls all Florida orange and grapefruit growers whose interests exceed speculative aims to attend a July 22 convention in Tampa with stockholders. The group seeks to set crop size and fruit value on trees, criticizing buyer estimates of 4.5 million boxes and 50 cents per box as a warning of sacrifice without regard to quality or market demand. R. H. Peacock serves as secretary and Jostan Varn as president.
The Manatee Record notes a gratifying development in community events, praising progress and positive outcomes for residents. The report emphasizes local involvement and hopeful prospects for future efforts.
Two Florida foreclosure notices issued by the Manatee County Circuit Court order defendants H G Baer Kate E K Baer and Henry A Batchelor to appear by July 6 1908. Notices publish weekly for four weeks in the Manatee Record.
Residents are urged to contact by 8 o'clock for prompt attention. The notice promotes Havana Straight smokers and lists contact details for J. G. Wiggins at 220 L. with a phone near the post office and depot.
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