List of qualified voters for Manatee May 1908 election
The town of Manatee in Manatee County Florida publishes a list of qualified electors eligible to vote in the general election on May 6, 1908. The roster names numerous residents led by clerk W. E. Connett and notes the list is published by Town Council order. The notice includes an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial claims and pricing.
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Manatee
Manatee County
Florida
A. D
Oneco Items Thrift Shop News and Local Comes and Goes
A weekly notice from Oneco reports a protracted Methodist church meeting led by Evangelist Hypes from Virginia with Pastor C. C. Cecil expected to join soon. Local residents Ollie House return from Denver to resume work. Fannie Collins visits homes. Linet Glazier home from Dade City. C. L. Durham leaves for Iowa with Wm. Kapuschat. Also Mr. Murphy of Bradenton discusses state legislature representation. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised with a money back guarantee.
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Methodist Church
Evangelist Hypes
Virginia
C. C. Cecil
The Very Last Call for Town Taxes Extension
The notice extends town tax payment until May 26 to avoid advertising and sale of property. Collector S G Curry will collect at Wiggins' store. Also notes new residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Palmer, recent Lakeland marriage, and welcomes them to Manatee. Adams advertises roofing materials and slug shot insecticides.
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Wiggins
Same
S. G. Curry
Joseph Palmer
Manatee
Perkins
Main Street
Palmer
Lakeland
Stockton Named as Governor Candidate in State Primary
Reports from across the state claim John Stockton will win the first primary by the largest majority ever for a state. Citizens rally behind Stockton, believing a man of the people will best represent them. voters are urged to place an X next to Stockton on election day.
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John Stockton
Letters From De Soto County Explain Themselves
A wartime style letter from Wauchula Florida dated April 25 1908 challenges a Manatee River Journal report about a trip to Bradenton to influence senatorial support. D M Edwards denies the article and asserts Col Barwick would win De Soto and Manatee counties by large margins.
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Manatee
Bradentown
B. Carton
B. Carlton
City
Humphries
Manatee County
Col. Barwick
Barwick
D. M. Epwards
Speaking at Gates Hall: Barwick and Humphries Hear Two-Hour Talk
A Friday night speech at Gates Hall by Col. I. E. Barwick and Senator Joseph H. Humphries drew a fair crowd. The Record judged both speakers lacking impact, saying no votes shifted and that most locals have already fixed their choices.
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Col. I. E. Barwick
Joseph H. Humphries
Gates’ Hall
Record
Ice Cream Made From Jersey Cream at Manatee Drug Store
Ice cream is made daily at Manatee Drug Store using pure Jersey cream. The ad highlights fresh dairy quality and a local shop tradition.
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Jersey
Manatee Drug Store
Great Millinery Reduction at N. L. Fogarty & Co
N. L. Fogarty & Co. Bradentown advertises a great reduction sale of all millinery with new moderate priced hats and children's hats. Bargains in all lines include a large shipment of Butterick patterns.
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Butterick Paterns
N. L. Fogarty & Co
Bradentown
Postmaster withheld editor’s news item prompts caution
Presiding Elder Pong led a quarterly conference Monday morning at the Manatee Methodist church. Fancher’s Headache Powders advertised to cure headaches or neuralgia in 15 to 40 minutes, guarantee stated, price ten cents, sold by Mantee Drug Store and Braden Town Drug Co.
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Fancher’s
Manatee Drug Store
Bradentown Drug Co
Pong
Manatee
Methodist Church
New Berry for Manatee and Nightshade Discussion
Seeds planted in Manatee grew into a fruitful fruit later identified by Prof. Rolph as Solanum nigrum, a cultivated nonpoisonous form used in dishes. The letter notes its behavior in Gainesville and Lake City and cites uses in other states along with a weather update and praise for Democratic Chairman Charlie Curry’s election work.
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Manatee
Emil Broberg
Broberg
Prof
Rolph
Gainesville
Fla
Lake City
Belling
United States
South Dakota
Vilmorin
Celery Shipping Season Ends With Profitable Growers
The celery shipping season is nearly over with prices this year lower than expected but overall a profitable period for growers. Prices received have been off recently, yet the season sustained strong returns for producers.
If you want the best smoke Havana Straights
An advertising line touting Havana Straights as the top choice for smokers. It promotes the brand through concise, direct phrasing typical of vintage cigarette promotions.
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Havana
All Day Rally Planned in Palmetto Speaker Lineup Revealed
Rev W A Weir of Palmetto says an all day rally will be held in Palmetto on Monday with many prominent speakers and an open invitation to attend.
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W. A. Weir
Palmetto
Recod
Village Supper to Benefit Schoolhouse Work
The V I A hosts a village supper on May 7 from 6 to 8 PM. Ice cream will be served during the afternoon and evening. Proceeds help finish paying for the piano and sidewalk around the schoolhouse. Public invited to support the ladies’ undertaking.
Pre-election pledges carried out with land protection focus
He promised to save public lands and to strengthen the Railroad Commission. Two and a half million acres were saved. He vetoed a weakening bill and approved one strengthening it, and he recommended bills to increase powers and signed them when passed.
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Railroad Commission
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Tarrer, J
Adams
Ollie House
Denver
Mr. House
Royal Walm Nurseries
Green
Fannie Collins
Brooker
Jacksonville
Chaseville
Linet Glazier
Dade City
C. L. Durham
Iowa
Wm. Kapuschat
Royal Palm Nurseries
Murphy
Dr. King
Hammond
Lloyd’s Havana
John N.C. Stockton
Stockton
X John. N
DeSoto County
Wauchula, Fla
D. M. Edwards
Wauchula
Charles H. Stebbins
Charlie
Pauline
Chas. T. Curry
Democratic Executive Committee
Charlie Curry
Avery Orange
N. B. Broward
St. Johns River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
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