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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
The Record requests representatives and correspondents at every county post office to cover live topics of local interest. It notes it will not be responsible for correspondents opinions and will charge for religious or social notices over ten lines if admissions or sales are offered. Subscription to the Democratic National campaign fund is requested per Bryan.
In the final hours of the national race observers predict a Democratic victory. Prominent leaders say support for Democracy is widespread and Daniel Bryan’s campaign has drawn huge crowds across northern eastern and western states amid strong public enthusiasm.
The piece urges voting for a constitutional change giving the legislature power to fix judiciary salaries. It notes the extra session has quieted down and mentions a reference to Brother Aypard being near death.
A group canceling their Jacksonville Carnival effort after discovering the project budget is in the red. They cite lack of funding and training in walking as reasons for quitting the event.
The Official ballot lists both Mays and Keyhoe as candidates with the Republican contender seen as the likely winner. The local political scene remains fluid as party lines and voter interest shape the race.
The writer criticizes Florida Democrats for weak campaigning and calls for more engaging speakers than those used in recent campaigns. The piece suggests the party needs a stronger slate of orators to energize voters.
Voter instruction to mark X beside names H. P. Bailey P. W. Butler and Robert E. Davis among Democratic presidential electors. Warns to find them among other electors and avoid voting for non Democratic party electors on Election Day.
Syd Graham assumes control of the Sumterville Times after buying out J B Roonce. An old boy, he is urged to succeed, with well wishes for a prosperous future and a thriving bank balance.
The ticket nominates William Jennings Bryan for President with John W. Kern as Vice President. Electors listed include H. P. Bailey P. W. Butler Robie E. Davis Geo C. Martin Samuel E. Pasco. Stephen M. Sparkman runs for Congress and Duncan A. Fletcher for U S Senator.
Governor Albert W. Gilchrist, Secretary of State H Clay Crawford, Attorney General Park M. Trammell, Comptroller A Croom, State Treasurer W V Knott, Superintendent of Public Instruction Wm M Holloway, Commissioner of Agriculture B K E McLin, Railroad Commissioner Royal C Dunn, Attorney General J Clifford R Foster, State Chemist R E Rose, Justices of the Supreme Court Wm A Hocker and Thos M Shackleford, State Senator Jos H Humphries.
Representative A. F. Hull Sheriff M. H. Wyatt Clerk of Court Robt. H. Roesch County Judge J. J. Stewart Tax Collector Alex. C. Roesch Tax Assessor H. S. Clark County Treasurer J. B. Wyatt Supervisor of Registration J. W. Nettles School Superintendent L. L. Hine County commissioners M. C. Davis R. B. Smallwood J. B. Brand E. L. Hendry N. B. McLeod Members School Board A. F. Wyman W. H. Harrison F. H. Tucker
Mrs E J Pierson of Auburn Center Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy that heals long standing threat and lung trouble, saying it offers lasting relief unlike prior treatments. The remedy is sold at Manatee Drug Store and by all druggists at 50c and 1. Trial bottle is free. A full line of shoes is advertised by Wigtins.
Secretary of State I H Clay Crawford announces an election in Manatee County Florida on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November 1908. The notice specifies the election date and location as required by state law.
The document lists electors and official positions to be filled in Florida on a November election ballot. It names governor attorney general comptroller treasurer superintendent of public instruction agriculture railroad commissioner state senate and house members plus county offices and justice districts._signed by Secretary of State H. Clay Crawford, sealed in Tallahassee on September 1, 1908, to Sheriff M. H. Wyatt of Manatee County.
Sheriff M H Wyatt announces the execution sale of Parrish Vegetable and Fruit Company packing house in Manatee County. to be held October 5 1908 at the Bradenton courthouse to satisfy a judgment in a suit with John W Jackson as plaintiff. Proceeds to be cash with costs.
Secretary of State I H Clay Crawford announces that Florida will hold a general election on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908. The notice states amendments proposed by the 1907 Legislature with yeas and nays recorded in journals and submitted to electors statewide.
A set of joint resolutions proposes amendments to Florida’s constitution. One section targets judicial salaries by letting the legislature fix salaries for justices and judges. Another establishes a one mill tax for support of state colleges and institutions. A third amends Section 35 to allow creation of new judicial circuits and expansion of the Railroad Commission’s judicial powers.
T G Taliaferro Johnson Helm John F Vanderipe R A Palmer E P Taliaferro John T Campbell listed as directors in a brief corporate notice.
A 1900s era catalog entry for Correct English How to Use It edited by Josephine Turck Baker. Includes sections on pronunciation grammar letter writing and usage in home school and business contexts with sample queries and answers and notices about agents.
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