Crab Backfire Trails Col Fancher On Fishing Trip Tale
A lighthearted account details Col A Fancher patting a crab aboard a boat with Dr T M McDuffee and W D Holcomb. The crab reacts, nearly capsizing the craft, prompting fears and a humorous warning about patting crabs. The piece then lists candidate assessments for Manatee County offices for the May and June 1908 primary elections, including amounts for sheriff, county judge, clerk, tax assessor, and other posts, plus payment deadlines and signatures of the campaign committee chairs.
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Manatee
Col. A. ©. Fancher
T. M. McDuffee
W. D. Holcomb
Col. Fancher
Mr. Crab
Manatee County
Democratic Executive Committee
Chas. T. Curry
Frank A. Walepole
King of Throat and Lung Remedies Promoted
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy. He says it cures croup and throat lung troubles for seven years and offers a trial bottle free at Manatee Drug Store priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Manatee Drug Store
Manatee Sheriff Praises Local Courier Hans Wyatt
High Sheriff M. H. Wyatt spent time in Manatee this week serving papers ahead of circuit court convening next week. He praises Hans as an old Manatee boy who has become a splendid officer and a credit to his hometown.
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M. H. Wyatt
Manatee
Hans
Sheriff’s Office
BeWel dangers blamed for infant deaths say Roosevelt era text
Roosevelt warns population menace not from growth but infant deaths. It says eight in ten deaths are due to BeWel troubles and recommends McGee's Baby as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery sour stomach teething babies. Sold by Manatee Drug store.
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Roosevelt
McGee
Manatee Drug Store
Ladies Choose New Hats at Glazier’s Store
Women urged to visit Glazier’s to select hats before stock is cleared, with the emphasis on quick decision to avoid missing popular styles.
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Glazier’s
New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Level
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Mo writes he reached a higher health level since using Dr Kings New Life Pills and states the pills keep his stomach liver and bowels working right. If disappointed on trial money refunded at Manatee drug store.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin, Mo
Manatee
J J Knight Seeks County Treasurer Post
Veteran Manatee county resident J J Knight announces his candidacy for county treasurer. He is highly regarded as an honest upright and capable citizen respected across the Land of Manatee. If elected he would serve as an accommodating official and trusted steward of public funds.
See Manatee Market Quick Delivery Order Notice
Telephone your order for fast delivery of See Manatee Market before 8 O clock. This brief local notice urges customers to call promptly to ensure same day service.
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Manatee
Made Quick Settlement by Southern Home Insurance
The Southern Home Insurance company of Bartow settled with Capt. I F Smith within six days after the Manatee Hotel fire. The policy carried 1000 on Capt. Smith's furniture and Capt. Smith thanks the company's officers. Capt. Smith, Mrs. Smith and their son go to Cornelia, Georgia to make their home.
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The
Southern Home Insurance Company
Bartow
Perry R Curry
I. F. Smith
John Stockton Emerges as Governor Candidate for Florida
The article portrays John Stockton as a Governor hopeful driven by public demand and a commitment to riders' rights over corporate power. It argues the race mirrors a broader fight for the people's control of state affairs, with stockton framed as a vehicle for reform and public support rallying to ensure an easy primary victory.
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Florida
John N. ©. Stockton
Stockton
John Stockton
Col Joe Gates Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Col Joe For Commissioner Col Joe Gates announces his bid for County Commissioner from the Fourth District covering Manatee Oneco and Mitchell ville He portrays himself as upright and devoted to public service promising to give the office time and attention and to serve all residents of the district
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Josiah Gates
Col
Joe Gates
Manatee
Oneco
Mitchellville
Joe
Worms Trouble Warned Parents and Remedy Promoted
The text urges parents to study worm symptoms in children and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as an absolute cure. It claims the product is a purgative and lists Manatee Drug Store as the seller.
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Manatee Drug Store
Celery shipments drive steady business for M. M. Owen
Twenty to thirty cars of celery a week sustain brisk trade. Agent M. M. Owen stays on the road securing cars and ensuring rapid shipment after loading. Wiggins' offers a full line of shoes for all customers.
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M. M. Owen
Wiggins
Nettles Seeks Re Election As Manatee Registration Supervisor
J W Nettles announces his bid for re election as Supervisor of Registration in Manatee County. Known as a young, upright and progressive man, he has held the office for several terms and would continue to serve the people in the same acceptable manner if re elected.
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J. W. Nettles
Manatee County
Jim Nettles
Electric Bitters touted as cure for malaria misery
R M James of Louellen South Carolina claims Electric Bitters cures misery malaria poisons produce. He says a 50 cent bottle breaks chills bilious attacks and purifies the blood. It relieves stomach liver and kidney complaints and backache. Sold with guarantee at Manatee drug store.
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R. M. James
Louellen
S. C
Manatee Drug Store
Cirenic Court To Try Gill and Smith For Fletcher Murder
Cirenic court convenes next Tuesday and remains in session through the week. Arthur Gill and Tom Smith will be tried for the murder of Fletcher in this term.
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Cirenic Court
Arthur Gill
Tom Smith
Fletcher
New Cottage for Late-The Gerest Near Manatee
Promoters tout a six room cottage in Manatee praised as the nicest new home. A reference invites readers to see old man Cornell for details and viewing.
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Manatee
Cornell
Barwick Declares Prohibition Stance In Manatee River Journal
I E Barwick writes to Manatee River Journal to correct misrepresentation of his prohibition position. He notes the editor is away and asks the paper to publish his intelligence this week to prevent unjust judgment before he can be heard in both the Herald and the Bra dentown Journal.
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Manatee River Journal
The
J. H. Humphries
Herald
Journal of
Bradentown
Barwick
Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Pain
Ballard's Snow Liniment claims to reduce swelling and relieve pain from neuralgia toothache or injury. Advertises as a universal cure for rheumatism cuts burns bruises and scalds and notes sale at Manatee Drug Store.
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Ballard
Manatee Drug Store
Re-election bid for Manatee Tax Collector Alex C. Roesch
Alex C. Roesch announces he seeks re-election as Manatee County Tax Collector. He has served eight to ten years, praised for efficiency after a record of collecting every tax dollar in the county two years ago, and faced no opposition this term. Also notes Dink Murphy has withdrawn from the representative race.
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Alex
Roesch
DeSoto County Resolutions Favor Manatee Senatorial Candidate
DeSoto County voters at Wauchula last September pass resolutions criticizing Manatee County for a prior choice in the 27th Senatorial District. They urge Manatee residents to back a candidate from their county in the 1908 primary pledged to honor DeSoto divisionists. They pledge to support the nominee and mail a copy to Charles T. Curry, chair of Manatee’s Democratic Executive Committee.
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DeSoto County
Wauchula
Manatee County
Chales T. Curry
Democratic Executive Committee
Special Bargain 520 Acres Near Depot
For sale 520 acres with 70 acres of vegetable land 80 acres saw grass and virgin pine balance. One mile from depot fronts three quarters of a mile on railroad. Price for sixty days 1500 dollars. See Manatee Realty Co at once.
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Manatee Realty Co
Benefit School Library Recital By Mrs Dora Hauch Cooper
Mrs Dora Hauch Cooper presents a musical recital at Gates Hall on Friday March 20 to aid the Manatee Junior High School Library. The event features her clear contralto and promises to delight residents of the Manatee river section with admission set at 25 cents. A late notice advertises Ridpath history set for sale and new paints at Wiggins.
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Manatee
Dora Hauch Cooper
Gates’ Hall
Cooper
Methodist Church
Manatee River
King Is Heavy Weight Celery Trader On Hustle Pace
King Wiggins, a large celery grower and shipper, manages a brisk workload moving celery. His output rivals a carload daily as he maintains a bustling reputation in the celery trade. New lot celery arrives at Adams.
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King Wiggins
King
Adams
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J.J. Knight
Mr. Knight
John N.C. Stockton
Col. Joe
Nettles
J. E. Barwick
Will
the Manatee River Journal
Alex. C. Roesch
Alex. Roesch
Fancher
Bradentown Drug Co
Texas Ranger
Benefit School Library
Ridpath
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