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Newspaper
Manatee Record
Location
Manatee, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
The article explains how to identify foot rot by oozing gum and bark necrosis, then outlines step by step control measures. Remove soil from crown and crown-roots without root damage, disinfect tools, cut out diseased bark, and apply an antiseptic wash such as crude carbolic acid diluted with water.
The Epworth League held its annual election of officers on Monday night September 14 selecting RK H Johnson as President Amelia Curry as 1st Vice President Lottie 8th Vice President Cora Sullivan as 3rd Vice President Kate Perkins as 4th Vice President K W Wiggins as Secretary Lucy Kemmer as Treasurer and A S Wingood as Era Agent Christine Gates served as Organist. Voters are urged to study presidential electors in Florida with about forty names on the ballot and specific electors listed by party including H P Bailey P W Butler R E Davis George Martin and Samuel Pasco. The remainder covers guidance on foot-rot remedies for citrus trees including application steps and wash formulas with lime and flowers of sulfur.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. The testimonial claims they are effective and mentions availability at Manatee Drug Store and other druggists.
Sunday at 11 o clock the doors of the new Manatee Baptist church will open for the first services conducted by Rev. A J Beck of Bradenton. The Bradenton Baptist congregation will join Manatee worshipers, and all denominations are invited to attend. every seat is hoped to be filled with a hearty welcome.
Bartow September 15. The state against Claude L Engle editor of the Tallahassee Sun for criminal libel was continued to the December term after defense cited absence of key witnesses including Governor Broward and Mrs Webster. Judge Preston set bail at 1000 and trial date remains undecided despite readiness of Graham's side.
Mr. Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles weakness and lameness claiming it is the best medicine and noting it treats malaria and biliousness. Sold with guarantee at Manatee Drug Store and by all druggists priced at 50 cents.
The Jacksonville Carnival Association plans a Fall Festival from October 26 to 31 in Jacksonville. Billed as drawing crowds from across Florida, the event promises attractions seen only at major resorts and includes European novelties never before shown in the South outside Atlanta.
A local ad notes a reasonable millinery and dry goods line at Glazier's with a promise of fair prices and good selections including selling ices at the establishment.
Prof and Mrs W H Young of Plant City become Manatee residents for the current school term. The Record welcomes the couple and hopes they will be pleased with their new home.
A live electric guy wire electrocuted a calf owned by 8 E Curry in Manatee on Sunday night. The animal touched the wire while beneath it and died, leaving a burned hole in its back. The incident prompts calls for immediate city action to fix dangerous wires and prevent further accidents.
Mrs H Clay Crawford wife of the Florida Secretary of State died in Asheville North Carolina where she was spending the summer. Crawford was summoned to Asheville and will bring the body to Tallahassee on Wednesday. She was mother of William Bb Crawford editor of the Pensacola Daily News and J T Crawford a young lawyer in Pensacola.
Miss Laula Davis arrives to lead Onéco school as principal with 84 pupils enrolled and Miss Amy Sullivan to head the primary department. Oden Age becomes a permanent Oneco resident. Community updates include visits by H. R. Wilson, travels of John Gilmore, K. Saunders family return from the Gulf, and praise for Calvin Lloyd’s railroad training. Skeeter season noted and local calls for fruit and vegetables.
Mrs B R Pierson of Auburn Center Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven healer for long standing threat and lung trouble. She says it cures where other treatments fail and plans continued use to regain health. Sold at Manatee Drug Store and all druggists 50c and $1 trial bottle free.
A laborer cries for help as Giovanni is stuck in mud up to his knees near Harlem River. A shanty worker asks for a tow while others debate freeing him. Meanwhile Manatee Junior High School reports a highly successful term with enthusiastic teachers patrons and students.
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