13 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
1
The fall term at Manatee Junior High started Monday with principal T W Yarbrough and staff welcoming 77 pupils in Gates Hall. Some students were absent due to illness or travel. teachers urged steady attendance and civic pride tied to school success.
The Live Oak Democrat laments politics over farming and questions why Florida farmers and truck growers fail to meet the strong market demand for sweet potatoes. The piece argues higher profits would come from cultivating more sweet potatoes and keeping supply steady.
A nostalgic health ad touts Bucklen arnica salve as the cure for old sores ulcers burns scalds cuts and piles. The note credits J M Samuel druggist with a 26 cent price claim.
Maj A J Adams, recently recovering from a serious illness, relocates his general merchandise business to a large new building near the Manatee depot. He plans to add a free information bureau linked to a real estate office to aid in selling property. The Record lauds his enterprise and wishes him many productive years ahead.
Earl Lloyd son of Mr and Mrs V Lloyd celebrated his ninth birthday with about thirty five young friends at their Main street home. Lawn games and refreshments followed a pink and green nine cake, and guests offered warm wishes for many more birthdays.
Languid and low spirits signal liver trouble. Herbine helps nature combat headaches rheumatism and nervous ailments restoring energy and vitality. J J Hubbard of Temple Texas endorses Herbine after two years of use calling it best medicine for chills. Sold by J M Samuel for fifty cents.
Minutes from the Manatee County Commissioners meeting held in Braden town on the first Monday in September 1907 with members Wyatt Baxter Whitaker Davis Hull present. Actions include bond approval for Geo W Land, land redemption request for Mrs M I Robertson, a road petition referred to October, and two road committees appointed to surveys and marking with reports due in October 1907.
A. F. Collins visited Tampa last week on business. Mrs. B. F. Wilson remains on the sick list. Sammie Collins returned from a gulf trip Sunday morning. G. O. Howell has recovered from illness and resumes duties. Pastor Gardner served Miakka church Saturday and Sunday. Marvin Glazier moved from Delrey to a posting near Denver, will start by the 16th. Oneco school opened with 88 pupils on Monday the 9th. teachers Devane and Place began duties. The Jackson Helm mansion nears completion with carpentry done and stone work finished aside from minor exterior details. The residence will be a lasting beauty and joy beyond current generations.
A Punta Gorda Herald letter urges supporting local industry to employ a hundred men and boost prosperity. The writer urges residents to buy cigars and promote factories to stimulate job growth and economic health, asserting factories drive progress for towns like Manatee and urging Ed Lloyd to hire a hundred workers.
Health in the Canal Zone tempts skilled artisans to Panama despite fever fears. Those who have used Electric Bitters go without fear, claiming safety from malaria and cures for blood poison, biliousness, weakness, and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold by J. M. Samuel, druggist, 50.
Oyster Bay Sept 5 The president appointed William B Sheppard United States district judge for the northern district of Florida He is a native Floridian born October 4 1860 in Bristol Liberty County and long practiced law in Apalachicola He studied at Mountain Home Emory College Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina He read law at Chapel Hill and with Fleming Daniel in Jacksonville. He served as collector of customs at Apalachicola from 1889 to 1893 and 1897 he was reappointed to a major position by McKinley He is a Knights of Pythias member and grand dictator of Knights of Honor He was district attorney for the northern district at Judge Swaynes death and held that post when appointed judge.
Justice Miller surprised the court by denying citizenship to applicants. He argued many immigrants are ignorant of the constitution, and only those with a fixed intention to stay should be granted papers. He warned an ignorant electorate harms democracy.
The St Lucie County Tribune describes Yamata as a unique town with about forty Japanese immigrants mainly as fruit growers and truck farmers. They cultivate eighty acres, build houses with high gates, and are sociable and well mannered. The settlement lies about twenty one miles south of Palm Beach and is growing as families join.
Secretary of State Clay Crawford notes charter revenue will grow from about 29 000 last year to around 40 000 this year indicating broader prosperity in the state He recalls past links of revenue to state officers and shifts toward legitimate state uses.
The fragmentishes a testimonial style note praising General Robert E Lee as the greatest, alongside advertising lines for Snow Liniment and T. B. Pointer Hempstead. It includes a household endorsement by Samuel and a brief certification claim from Snow Liniment user.
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