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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
A Fort Myers Press report covers candidate speeches for governor with Brown Gilchrist and Stockton, predicting Stockton will win the county. The document also contains S. M. Sparkman announcing future congressional candidacy and seeking Democratic support across the First District of Florida.
A 1908 Washington letter from Congressman S. M. Sparkman to Hon. R. F. Willis explains why he cannot visit Manatee County before the upcoming primary on the 19th. He cites Congress duties and ongoing matters in Washington as reasons for delaying a county visit.
The Bradentown Drug Co. has purchased the drug store formerly owned by Dr. J. M. Samuel and renamed it Manatee Drug Store. The facility is being remodeled and stocked with top quality medicines and a full line of periodicals. Delivery is promised town wide and items can be procured from Bradenton if needed.
The Democratic Executive Committee calls a white Democratic primary in Manatee County Florida for May 19 1908 at legal polling places. Inspectors and clerks for 16 precincts are named and must report returns by May 23. The election defines candidate qualifications and electors as per state and county rules.
Starbird of East Raymond Maine calls Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the best healer for an old army wound and obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary business with great success. Price 25 cents at all drug stores.
Tax deadline pushed to May 26 for town assessments. Nonpayment will lead to advertisement and sale of property, clouding title. Collector S. G. Curry will collect at Wiggins' store, urging immediate payment to avoid loss.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even after prognosis. The remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarness is sold with guarantee at drug stores 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Car Rock Lime sold at Adams and Fancher's Headache Powders guarantee relief from headaches or neuralgia in 15 to 80 minutes. Claims the product will not affect the heart. Priced at 10 cents. Available only at Manatee Drug Store and Braden Town Drug Co.
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The public supports John Stockton for Florida Governor, framing the race as a fight for popular control over government against corporate interests. Stockton, urged by broad state demand, enters the race to champion the people's rights and promises an easy primary victory.
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