09 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
A Florida essay rebukes the black vulture and its kin the turkey vulture as filthy carriers of germs. The author decries their stench and scavenging habits, suggesting modern fears of microbes make their presence dangerous to households and schools.
The Board of County Commissioners met with full members to hear remarks on a Terra Ceia Island road proposition. Sheriff Wyatt led the meeting, notes from the prior session were read, and speeches by S. M. Sparkman followed after 11 o clock. The day included routine business and a September treasury report.
A. A. Félie of Harrigville, Menk, reports long use of Dr. King’s New Life Pills with minimal discomfort and claims relief from bilious headaches and constipation. The testimonial notes the remedy’s effectiveness over several years.
Monday featured Steve Sparkman speaking to a loyal Democratic crowd at the Manatee County courthouse. He contrasted Democratic and Republican platforms, praised local river improvements, and pledged efforts to secure more funding for a thirteen to nine foot channel beyond Shaw's Point, aiming for success soon after the next congressional session.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Center Pa says Dr King’s New Discovery cures long standing threat and lung trouble that other treatments only relieved temporally. The remedy fights throat and lung issues and is sold at Manatee Drug Store and all druggists 40c and 1 trial bottle free.
Attention Confederate Veterans Camp No. 1489 holds a meeting at the Court House Bradenton on Saturday October 10 at 11 am for officer elections and other business. J C Pelote Commander.
Fragmentary note reports Orange boxes 144pts and tomato carriers 15c at Adams with references to a Standard Utilizers stand and an agent named R. Mr lazier.
Walter L Preston of J H Preston & Co and Manatee Lemon Co warns Florida fruit shipped now is too green and risks price slumps. He notes 40 to 50 carloads daily and calls for maturing fruit before shipping. expects better prices later and discusses freight rate improvements and Mallory line 45 cent box rate to New York. He plans to inspect Manatee interests in a few days and foresees orange shipments starting in about 30 days.
Fragmentary entry mentions Old Dominion Protective Association in Virginia and a Goop Pay mnion Protetive 1 note. Details are unreadable to determine action or date.
The Church of Christ in Manatee Florida invites the public to Gates Hall every Lord's Day at 9:30 a.m. for communion and study. Members urge attendees to bring Bibles and join in investigations of the word of God with a focus on The Bible on October 11.
An advertisement urges readers to contact R M er, the fertilizer agent, for soil and crop nutrients. It promotes best grade fertilizer and directs customers to reach the agent for details and pricing.
The Record announces a delayed start for serial memoirs by D. G. Robertson of Gillette. Subscribers are urged to sign up now to ensure a place in the first issue and to receive the upcoming installments detailing prison life observed on Ship Island.
Local ad notes Plank's Chill Panic guaranteed to cure chills fevers colds and la grippe and lists Manatee Drug as the selling store.
An elderly traveler questions train distances between St Paul and Seattle and learns the route is 1620 miles each way. The conductor’s pompous reply leads to a humorous exchange about time, noting it is seven days from Christmas to New Year but long from New Year to Christmas.
C M Harden of Silver City NC says Electric Bitters do all that is claimed for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He reports it best for chills and malaria and has tried it. Sold under guarantee at Manatee Drug Store and all druggists priced 50 cents.
M. J. Bonds of Iuka Mississippi returns to Manatee to farm for S. C. Gates this season. Bonds is a brother of Mrs. J. L. Graham.
Statewide interest grows as Jacksonville hosts a week long Carnival October 26 to 31 with round trip fares plus 25 cents. Rail and steamship lines offer tickets good through November 1, inviting visitors to renew friendships and view fall winter styles while enjoying entertainment.
K W Wiggins states they offer cash sales at the lowest price, promoting value and affordability in a straightforward deal.
Edmundson Gilmore and Miss Winifred Eberts wed at the Episcopal church in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon. They left for New York Sunday morning, with news leaking after. The bride hails from New York and recently resided in Sarasota. Gilmore is a native of Manatee County. The Record congratulates the couple. Also announces a new meat market in the store run by Breck and Guazier with Perry Brown as cutter.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz of Brazil Indiana arrived Thursday morning to spend four or five weeks with Mr. and Mrs. H. Ringo at the Central Hotel. Schultz plans his entire time fishing and The Record welcomes them back to Manatee and hopes for another visit later.
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