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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
2
Readers are urged to contribute live reports at county post offices and share opinions. The piece notes Hudson Burr’s stir, ongoing governor chatter, and a skeptical take on public drains in Manatee county while urging optimism and courtesy.
The piece urges speedy action to drill an artesian well, mocks reliance on dry seasons, and praises old time religion and work ethic. It notes displeasure with certain named officials and argues for replacing them, while praising Knott Crawford and McLin as notable state officers. It cautions that aspiring for state office should avoid the two named individuals as targets.
The Wauchula Telegram quotes rumors of corruption in the Florida legislature and vows to publish a detailed exposé if affidavits are substantiated. The Tampa Times notes the need to expose guilty parties, while the Telegram signals ongoing investigations but withhold specifics for now.
Albert Williamson's Floridian rails against politics and gambling, recalling poker phrases as a cautionary metaphor. He vows not to run for office while lamenting the vanity and vexation of public life.
The County Commissioners are praised for choosing vitrified brick over rock for the property front on Main Street Bradenton. Supporters urge the Braden town council to stand firm and back the brick decision.
The Manatee Record doubts DeSoto County will name the next senator for the Twenty Seventh District. It muses that if De Soto’s claims hold, all prior agreements are abrogated and a Manatee County man may pursue the four year term.
A Manhattan Kansas Mercury letter extols Florida people as hospitable and intelligent and patriotic. It contrasts Florida favorably with Kansas, praising Florida for heartfelt Fourth of July displays and suggesting Florida’s soil commerce and hospitality rival any state in the Union.
Rollins offers superior accommodations with full particulars and room reservation address provided.
The speaker advises dropping growling and grumbling to improve outcomes. By staying pleasant and laughing off trouble, you can double productivity. Try this for three days, then another three if needed, and persist until it works. The mindset shift aims to unlock better results.
Property offer for sale includes the old ice plant building at Palmetto with five railroad adjacent lots on the river frontage. Contact A. E. Sressins in Manatee, Florida.
A letter praises Electric Bitters as a cure for liver and kidney troubles. The writer reports relief after one bottle and complete cure after three, praising the Cedar Grove patron Geo. H. Parris and noting a new Jap-o-lac line at Wiggins.
Under and by virtue of an execution of the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County Florida the sheriff levies to sell the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty four township thirty three south range eighteen east in Manatee County. The sale occurs Monday July 1 1907 in front of the courthouse door in Bradenton for cash to satisfy the writ against C P Parrish et al and the Bently-Gray Dry Goods Company as plaintiffs.
Final decree from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Florida Manatee County courts orders sale of Lot 11 Block CG Lot 8 Block D and Lot 2 Block F Patten’s Subdivision in Manatee County Florida. The sale will occur at the courthouse door Bradenton on Monday July 1 1907 for cash to the highest bidder. Robt. H. Roesch Special Master in Chancery.
The speaker argues railroads and big companies serve state needs but must not control it. People have equal rights and should elect genuinely trusted leaders. History shows corporations act only in their own interest, not for the public.
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