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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
An exchange notes 11 463 practicing lawyers in New York. Judge J C Hanford of Washington resigns due to ill health as testimony ahead could impeach.
Experts project at least 15 million voters in the next presidential election. The electoral college consists of 532 members, with a candidate needing at least 267 to win.
A report to the Postmaster General states that fraud totaling 120 million dollars was secured from the American people during the last fiscal year by swindlers using the U S mail.
Florida stands fourth among the 48 states in wage earners and ninth in the value of manufactured products, a sign of steady improvement after years of dormancy in state economic activity.
Under the rivers and harbors bill recently passed by the U S Senate the state of Florida is allotted 1,029,000 dollars. The funds are to be used to improve the state’s principal rivers and harbors to varying extents.
The Ozark Tribune piece urges Chipley and similar villages to act, organize, and invest in local factories to prove a money-making town. It warns outsiders follow only after locals demonstrate success, comparing towns to fishermen with a hot fishing hole. It stresses collective effort over waiting for outsiders.
Harper’s Weekly argues that if Wilson cannot win, no Democrat can. The piece endorses an open convention, independent support, and disillusionment with the Republican party. It cites Roosevelt’s weakness against Wilson and foresees a decisive, energized Democratic campaign led by a strong candidate with broad public appeal.
WAUSAU reports include a hot spell and a justice court session led by Justice Barfield. Rev W D Owens visited from his farm, Aunt Sarah Gainer remains frail after a recent fall, merchants report strong freight, and a school directed by Misses Esther Miller Ida Jeffries and Exa McQuagge has 110 students. Chipley Presbyterian women held a low excursion selling ice cream for church funds. Shingles lumber and other materials have been placed.
A nostalgic verse laments changing styles and yearning for old time fashion, imagining a maiden of days past. The speaker criticizes modern hair trends and wardrobe choices, invoking memories of former graceful looks and girlhood charm.
Local advertisement notes Dunn Coleman Co handles screen doors and windows. Notation highlights product offerings and contact line for customer inquiries.
Notice records a land office publication in Florida listing section and township details. It mentions claims or commutation, with names such as Tayloe Godwin and George Walsingham, noting officials and dates in a fragmentary public notice.
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