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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
4
The crowd debates the two frontrunners, Underwood and Wilson, as residents ask who will lead the nation. Opinions split along party lines, with supporters urging decisive action and critics calling for reform.
The Home approved the rivers and harbors bill carrying 26 million dollars in appropriations. Florida received notable allocation as part of the measure.
The Senate last Friday rejected the Sherwood dollar a day pension bills but adopted the Smoot bill. Pensions will be funded by raising about twenty million dollars in the total amount paid.
U S senator from Tennessee Robert L. Taylor known as Fiddling Bot to the South died in Washington on Sunday after an operation for gall stones. The shock of the surgery proved fatal as he could not stand.
A Socialist faced trial in New York for trampling an American flag while speaking. His lawyer shouted for the flag and later apologized to the court, with the judge accepting the apology.
The House of Representatives approved a bill to remove the sugar tariff and raise the same revenue via an excise tax on incomes over five thousand dollars annually. It is expected to also pass the Senate.
A pithy commentary urges Democrats to stay united and vote straight while mocking a political figure's dual stance as a grand spectacle, likening it to a Barnum and Bailey show and signaling skepticism about crossovers and duplicity.
In a house discussion on the excise tax bill Mr Underwood contends the Supreme Court ruling against the income tax constitutionality has spurred the growth of socialism in the United States.
A patient with a long standing cough reports rapid relief after using Vinci New Haven. After trying many remedies without help, a second bottle ended the cough and the user praises Vinci as a powerful remedy for rundown conditions.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad promotes West Florida with a 68 page booklet circulated by G. A. Park. It highlights lands climate crops and counties between the Alabama line and Apalachicola river with Chipley featured and letters from former residents praising the region.
Col. Goethala states the initial ships will transit the Panama Canal in August or September 1913, marking the opening phase of the waterway.
Mrs. Martha Johns born September 15 1862 in Washington County. Married to E J Johns April 5 1888. Died March 25 1912 leaving seven children five girls and two boys. She joined Primitive Baptist church early, lived a devout life, and is described as virtuous benevolent and modest. Her family mourns yet looks to divine comfort and heaven.
The notice lists shirt waists and a new line of dresses and skirts at B Blake & Co. A call to Williams & Helton offers grocery service. The feature ends with a sales pitch about profitable planting of dollars in the region.
Political announcement states that school board notices must be prepaid. The message implies a monetary requirement and prepayment for publication.
L. H. Howell seeks the Representative seat urging voters in Washingt on County to back him for the Senate and House. He pledges to defend common interests, conserve resources, and promote honest government while thanking supporters for their encouragement.
Fragmentary plea from a resident to Washington County about a sheriff election and governance. Untethered phrases mention offering support, seeking a clean admin, and urging consideration of a candidate. The legible parts imply a call for reform and executive action.
Fragmentary note addressed to Democratic voters in Washington County outlines a call to action. The garbled text hints at election instructions or persuasion but is unreadable in key details.
A written declaration from a candidate in Wash County expresses intent to run in the upcoming primaries. The message states commitment to public service and to support Democratic values though wording is garbled.
Fragmentary note addressed to Washington County clers and officials mentions education office duties and trust placed in leaders. The legible text references an audience, reflection on duties, and a named official likely HORNE.
Voters are urged to participate in the upcoming Democratic primary. The notice names party officials and expected procedures for casting ballots. It emphasizes the importance of turnout and mentions the local election authority overseeing the process.
Fragmentary text shows voters in Washington County urged to consider candidates and public service. The garbled lines reference May timing and a call to civic duty, with unclear candidate names or specific offices.
Notice identifies attorney for Washington County in Carmich matter. It states the case involves a local government or official action with the attorney named for representation. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
A garbled note from Vor County Commission discusses delaying a race for county associates. It mentions personal fidelity and timing concerns, with unclear references to dates and participants.
A fragmented notice announces a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in the county, pledging service to taxpayers and district residents. The text calls for voter support and highlights past service and commitment to responsible governance.
A local campaign notice requests support for a district school board candidate. The message urges neighbors to vote and references the candidate’s commitment to public service and district improvements.
In a note on political tactics, the piece argues voters ignore most newspapers while urging candidates to adopt Rewapaper as a low cost campaign medium. It stresses broad reach and affordability as key advantages for modern campaigning.
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