Martin Digital History

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  • Folding brochure: Sail into Fun and Good Living! Martin County Florida Pictorial, distributed by the Chamber of Commerce, Stuart, Florida. Photos in this brochure are by Arthur Ruhnke and Earl Dyer Ricou. Features chiefly images of Martin County.
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  • "This booklet is presented by The People of Martin County, Florida through Martin County Board of Commissioners. Printed by the Stuart Daily News.

    Describes agricultural benefits of Martin County. Includes descriptions of the flower, citrus, produce, and ranching industries. Specific businesses mentioned include: Bessemer Properties, O.D. Quinlivan Grove, Henry Crews Farm in Palm City, R.G. Spicer Nursery in Stuart, Rains Poultry Co. in Stuart, Chastain Ranch, Moore's Dairy in Palm City, Shark Industries Division of the Borden Company in Salerno (in operation 1944-1950), and Howard Fertilizer in Indiantown.
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  • Excerpt from the Miller & Mayfield West Palm Beach, Florida City Directory, 1923. Including Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Stuart, Delray, Boynton, Jupiter, Palm City, Okeelanta, and other towns in Palm Beach County, Fla., for which, see General index. Containing a general Alphabetical List of Names, Classified Business Directory, a Street Directory of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, and much useful Miscellalneous [sic] Information.

    pages: title page, 353-357 (Hobe Sound), Indian Town; 362-365 (Palm City, Port Sewall); 368-369 Salerno; 372-378 (Stuart). An astericks in front of the name of an individual or organization denotes Black persons or Black owned firm.
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  • Brief histories of the Daughters of American Revolution, nationally, in Florida, the Ft. Pierce, and Stuart chapters. Also profiles of original and early members.

  • Real estate brochure about Olympia Beach-Picture City, Florida, published by The Picture City Corporation (under personal supervision of Joseph P. Day and Felix Isman) in the early 1920s. It contains pictures and maps intended to appeal to investors and private residents seeking summer homes. Photos include the residence of Col. Murphy; people bowling, golfing; the yacht dock; boats on the river. Scanned by the University of Memphis Digital Commons.

  • Farmers Bulletin 1237 from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Bulletin discusses the history of Florida's pineapple industry, including its decline by the 1920s and suggested restoration methods.

  • Published by The Stuart Daily News. Issued January 8, 1934. Dedication Ceremony January 9, 1934. Includes the program of events for the dedication ceremony; ads for businesses including those in Jensen, Stuart, Ft. Pierce; articles on the history of the construction of the new Franklin D. Roosevelt Bridge, history of transportation in Stuart, Stuart attractions and information, and photographs.

  • Program of the Florida Gospel Navy Bible Conference at Stuart, Florida, Sunday, February 23, to Tuesday, March 4, 1913. "All Aboard" for Bible Conference at Stuart. A Ten Days' Bible Study and Sunday School Institute With God in HIs Out-of-Doors.

    Revival meeting is the third annual meeting of nondenominational evangelical Christians and included services several times a day for ten days. Program includes photos of the Bible tent conference, fishing, grapefruit, boating down the south fork, the boat Evangel.
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  • Illustrated description of the attractions of Martin County, including the fishing, tropical reefs, the St. Lucie River, residential housing, and agriculture. Also includes a summary of Martin County's debt structure and ads from local businesses. Specific businesses mentioned include John's Laundry, Glades Packing Plant in Salerno, Ward's Trailer Camp, Ace Beauty Salon, Davis Drug Store, and Pittman's Service Station and Restaurant.
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  • Thirty-seventh edition. Stuart, Florida : Southeastern Printing Co., Inc. Published and copyrighted by Southeastern Printing Company, Inc., Stuart, Florida. Distribution by the Chamber of Commerce, Stuart, Florida.

    Includes information about fishing, fish types, Stuart Sailfish Club tournament winners and other records, descriptions of local attractions, including The Elliott Museum, Florida Institute of Technology; lists of clubs, parks and churches; and a directory of members. Ads local businesses, including real estate, rental accommodations, charter boat services.
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