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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
2
Published Friday mornings from Manatee County Florida The Record invites live local topics from readers and promises liberal arrangements with suitable correspondents The editor Franklin Walpole notes the paper is not responsible for correspondents opinions and carries standard mail insertion details from 1903 regime
The Record notes Judge Joseph B. Wall’s illness and urges restraint on a lengthy political campaign. It praises Leon County’s oratory at the Florida legislature’s upcoming session and commends Orlando Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge visit. The editorial stresses local pride in Manatee and calls for renewed effort to improve the area.
Last week no session of the spring term of Circuit Court was held due to Judge Wall’s illness. He plans a possible special session later if needed, and the public accepts his decision as he is known for conscientious, hard work. James Alexander Dowie died in Chicago after years of controversial leadership and a rise from $20 to $20,000,000 wealth. He preached a strict code and denounced doctors, circuses, gambling, saloons, and unions, demanding tithes from followers. Dowie’s influence drew many, though accounts say he died penniless.
The article urges Manatee River residents to beautify towns and add tourist conveniences to capture travelers. It argues that natural beauty alone won’t beat rival towns that actively develop amenities and infrastructure to welcome visitors. It stresses immediate action to grow tourism before rivals fully capitalize.
An Texas law annuls trains more than thirty minutes late. The Sun set Limited of the Southern Pacific was halted in Houston fifty minutes late and annulled. Gainesville Sun argues such a law could improve Florida service but warns every Florida train would be annulled on law’s first day.
The Leesburg Commercial remarks that average intelligence is beyond comprehension and asserts Dowie was a genius in a terse, editorial tone.
The passage celebrates spring ushering in warm days and the promise of summer leisure, with cheerful imagery of sunny skies, evenings outdoors, and the return of familiar seasonal routines.
Mr. D N Walker editor of the Enterprise Louisa Virginia says he ran a nail in his foot last week and at once applied Bucklin's Arnica Salve No inflammation followed the salve simply healed the wound Heals every sore burn and skin disease Guaranteed at J M Samuel Druggist 25c
An 1908 Jacksonville Florida ad bundle promotes a prepaid subscription bargain from Garter & Russell Publishing Co. plus a testimonial for White's Cream Vermifuge claiming it cures childhood ailments and strengthens babies. Also notes Fancy seed Irish potatoes at Wiggins with cash on delivery.
An Ava Missouri mother recounts how Dr Kings New Discovery saved her son from serious lung trouble after previous physician failure. The ad also promotes Ballards Snow Liniment for rheumatism and sprains with trial bottles and dealer J M Samuel.
The Manatee County Florida Board of County Commissioners invites bids for the Oneco Drain project with specification files at the Clerk's office. Bids due sealed by February 19 1907 at 12 noon, may be classified or flat rate bids, bonds required, board may reject any bid, Clerk Robt H Roesch announces.
In Chancery Mary Broadway vs Tolliver Broadway details a missing defendant in Sarasota residence with service issues. The court orders Tolliver Broadway to appear March 4 1907 and to publish this order weekly for four weeks in the Manatee Record.
J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a guaranteed cure for torpid liver and chronic constipation with a 25c price at J M Samuels Drugstore. Mrs N F Rowan of McDonough Georgia credits Electric Bitters with restoring youth and health after three bottles, improving blood skin tone and work capacity. guaranteed at J M Samuel s Drug Store at 50c.
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