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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
A newspaper review notes a Senate majority for reciprocity while Democrats push for reform to limit Congressional records for cost savings. It also mentions a proposed bill in the legislature to elect a lieutenant governor to assume duties if the governor dies, which the author supports.
The House caucus supports passing the Canadian reciprocity bill and a free list covering agricultural implements, dressed meats and meat products flour rough lumber boots shoes wire fencing cotton bagging cotton ties salt and burlap. Canada purchased $223 million of US goods last year while US purchases in Canada totaled $104 million. Both nations taxed the trade heavily at the customs houses. The move aims to apply mercantile sense to cross border commerce between two neighboring nations that have taxed themselves long enough.
A Florida figure Dr John Garrie of Apalachicola is credited with inventing artificial ice making. A proposed resolution in the legislature would allocate 10,000 dollars for a Washington hall of fame statue to honor him.
When you start fishing go by R. C. Horrdew and get your tackle that fits your finning needs at the local shop offering gear and guidance for beginners and seasoned anglers.
A roundup of visits and business calls includes WAUSAL J C Harrell G M Levin and others stopping in Chipley and Vernon. Residents report health updates parsonage improvement woodwork for a new Methodist church and upcoming construction details while several locals travel for meetings or social calls.
An old ad fragment touts 6 doses of 666 as a cure for chills and fever by W. W. Harvey, promotes Fresh Pure Food Groceries, and urges purchases of Chi-Namel from R. C. Horne. It also notes Dunn-Coleman Co. as buggy or wagon sellers and Butterick Delinerator fashions at Misses Richardson's.
A Fountain Florida letter to the Banner extols “tigers” as a bold local pride, boasting their strength and spirits while dismissing critics. The writer praises community bounds, notes the post office relocation, and threatens to write again if fortunes change.
The article notes a reversal by the Supreme Court last week of Walsingham’s second-degree murder conviction from the last circuit term. The reversal rests on the testimony not justifying the verdict, indicating the case will proceed anew or be retried as needed.
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