State road bill advances from Florida county group
The State Association of County Commissioners reports work on good roads and a proposed bill for a three member State Road Commission to control convicts, employ a state engineer, and link state and county roads. A state farm for disabled convicts would gradually replace the current system, with plans to convene in Tallahassee in April. The committee includes H H Buckman W L Palmer Syd L Carter H K Fuller and J R Steward.
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Onuanio
State Association of County Commissioners
Orlando
H. H. Dickson
County Board of Commissioners
W. L. Palmer
H. K. Fuller
Mac Williams
Tallahassee
State Association
H-H. Buckman
Syd L. Carter
J. R. Steward
Frank Clark Denounces Peonage Charges in Florida
Frank Clark of Gainesville denounces accusations that he owes his congressional election to Flagler or Standard Oil money. He calls such charges malicious lies, asserts personal responsibility for his words, and invites any accusers to confront him, Gainesville Fla March 22 1907.
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Frank Clark
Florida
Congress
Flagler
Standard Oil
William Randolph Hearst
Gainesville
Gainesville, Fla
Mch
Lost jacket on road to Indian Beach found in March notice
A lady’s black silk eton jacket lined with white disappeared Friday March 15 on the road between Maj. Adams' store and Indian Beach. Finder is asked to leave it at Maj. Adams' store.
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Maj. Adams’ Store
Indian Beach
Relics of Civil War Flags Shine in Florida Capitol
The Madison Recorder notes old battle flags of Florida regiments housed in a glass case at the Tallahassee State Capitol inspire visitors of all ages. The piece contrasts pride in the South with a critique of tax law enforcement, arguing valuation would drive millage changes.
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Florida
Tallahassee
South
Madison Rrecorder
Madison Recorder
Manatee County Briefs and Local Notices
The Record reports routines: board of public instruction meets Tuesday, county commissioners convene next Monday, and Col. John A. Graham says ice-plant to operate by June first with a 35 ton daily capacity. Local notes include orange blooms, a group trip to Egmont Key, Elysian Club ice cream sales, celery shipments, and travel updates.
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John A. Graham
Rain Clouds Evade Here Despite Ominous Forecasts
Weather watchers note persistent dryness as heavy showers fail to arrive. Local forecasts promise possible rain later but residents remain hopeful for relief from the parched spell.
Progress on Manatee ice factory and celery shipments
Daily progress reported on the new Manatee ice factory with operations soon. Celery shipments from Manatee county continue nearly every day, hampered only by drought conditions that limit records. Water from Manatee spring touted as healthful.
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Manatee
Market Struggles Continue in Manatee Region
Market remains closed again in Manatee with questions about why it cannot operate. The text notes it is a fact the market cannot be run here, though no clear reason is given.
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Manatee
Florida Favorite Watermelon Seed Sale Ad
Florida Favorite watermelon seed advertised as fresh and good at Lloyd and Co's store.
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Florida
Lloyd & Co’s
Presbyterian Ice Cream and Cake Sale Planned
The Presbyterian ladies announce an ice cream and cake sale on Mr. Wyman's lawn starting at 3:80 o'clock Saturday afternoon and evening. The public is invited. E. J. Pettigrew reports three well machines in operation but cannot keep up with the work.
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Presbyterian
E. J. Pettigrew
Mr. Pettigrew
Wiggins' Store: Headquarters for Everything Good to Eat and Use
The K W Wiggins establishment remains the go to place for a wide range of foods, wear, and daily use items, serving as the central hub for shoppers seeking quality goods.
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K. W. Wiggins
Mayor Pelot to Proclaim Immediate Sanitary Duty for Citizens
Mayor John J. Pelot expects to issue a proclamation within days ordering all residents to thoroughly sanitize their premises. The order will require immediate compliance from every citizen.
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John J. Pelot
Adams Store Stocks Exterior Asbestos Paints and Interior Alabastine
Adams' keeps John's Asbestos exterior paint and Alabastine interior paint in stock for customers.
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John
Adams
Town Needs Workers to Build a Better Future
A call to action urges residents to move from talk to action and work together for community improvement. It emphasizes that real progress requires people to roll up their sleeves and contribute tangible effort.
Regular meeting of the Ma sonic lodge in Manatee
Next Monday night the Ma sonic lodge of Manatee holds its regular meeting with possible degree work. All Master Masons in good standing are invited to attend.
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Masonic Lodge of
Manatee
County court progress noted amid fines despite delays
The county court appears to be succeeding despite detractors. Several hundred dollars in fines have been assessed and collected, though no court term has occurred and none will until May.
Briles Pledges Best Effort for Central Hotel
Texas ranger plows and Arch L Briles of the Central Hotel aim to make Manatee’s summer season the best yet. Citizens are urged to support Briles in achieving success for the South Florida hotel venture.
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Arch. L. Briles
The
Central Hotel
Manatee
South Florida
Mr. Briles
Central
Clark Seeks Aid After Illness Recurred
The Record reports Mr. A. G. Clark suffered a severe spell, traveled to Tampa for an operation that was later deemed unnecessary, then became seriously ill again this week and was taken by Dr. H. Gates to Jacksonville for surgery. Hope expressed for relief and restoration to health.
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A. G. Clark
Tampa
H. Gates
Jacssonville
Chamberlains Salve Aids Skin Diseases And Nipple Care
For any skin disease we recommend Chamberlains Salve to relieve itching and burning instantly and soon cure. The salve is also invaluable for sore nipples by Dr. J. M. Samuel.
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J. M. Samuel
General Funston's quick wit at San Francisco dinner
At a San Francisco dinner Gen. Funston recounted a disorderly scene where soldiers arrived as a looting mob raided a grocery. A thief grabbed two hams and, colliding with an officer, warned, Take care of these in man or the first thing you know they will be stolen.
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Funston
San Francisco
Uses of Adversity in Arkansas Farmhouse Anecdote
A political canvasser visits an Arkansas farm where a woman replies that ague is a widespread drawback. She explains how her husband Tom handles shakes by tying the churn dasher so he can churn butter quickly, illustrating practical resilience.
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Arkansas
Harper’s
Gener’ly
Tom
Prominent Colored Wedding in Manatee County
Orange, a delivery man for K K Wiggins, and Agnes Mitchell were married at the colored Baptist church in Manatee Wednesday night. The ceremony drew a large turnout of white residents who praised the groom and wished the couple well in their married life.
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Orange Dockery
Agnes Mitchell
Colored Baptist Church
Manatee
Orange
Kk. W. Wiggins
Regular as the Sun Performs in Morality of Pills Ad
An old time ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the sun like regular performer. It guarantees health claims from J M Samuel druggist.
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Dr. King
J.M. Samuel
Fish story seals reelection for McLin and Crawford
Commissioner of Agriculture Hon. B. E. McLin and Secretary of State Hon. H. Clay Crawford fished on the Wakulla river week before last and caught a large set of fish including 16 mullet, an unusual catch that led them to joke about the reliability of the tale, with both predicting their reelection.
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B. E. McLin
H. Clay Crawford
Wakulla
Clay Crawford
Mr. McLin
Jordan
la Grippe
Tallahassee
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as superior for rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains and all pains It urges readers to buy a trial bottle and claims many users are living proof of its benefits It lists prices 22c 50c and 1 Sold by J M Samuel.
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J. M. Samuel
Petition Seeks Relief for Former Fair Commissioners
A circulated petition asks the Board of County Commissioners to relieve former fair commissioners from debts exceeding the $4 000 appropriation. It notes the commissioners gave time and in some cases spent personal funds, urges favorable action at the next meeting on Monday April 1, and expresses hope for relief from further expense.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fair Commissioners
Board of Fair Commissioners
Why He Sought the Mourner's Bench
A writer in Outing recalls a revival incident where a man observed a rival kneeling beside his sweetheart at the mourners bench. He joined to separate them, prompting the couple to fail to marry. the narrator reflects on youth and choices in love.
Marl Delays Bradenton Street Repairs
Bradenton faced delays in street repairs after marl from a purchased pit proved unsuitable. The street committee, seeking proper material, must pause the project until an alternative supply is found.
Norton family visits and river fishing trip
W F Norton of Green Springs and family stayed with his brother Rev W C Norton for several days. The party enjoyed a river fishing trip aboard Dr Peacock's launch Bliss. Norton is a prominent Green Springs merchant.
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W. F. Norton
Green Springs
Rev
W. C. Norton
Mr. Norton
Dr. Peacock
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Ladies of the Elysian Club
Main Street
George Morris
G. F. Reed
Baazar
Drwyd. E. Pescotk. It
Thomas
Claude Gates
Wiggins
Manatee County
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Swift
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