Will Flournoy of Florida Third District a Congressional candidate
Biographical sketch profiles Senator Will Flournoy of Walton county Florida born December 5 1874 as a lawyer with a long record in public service. He served as mayor of DeFuniak Springs two terms 1908 1910 led municipal utilities development and built a modern brick school. A veteran of Florida National Guard he held command roles and influenced state militia legislation. The piece highlights his education career at Florida A&M College and Cumberland University and notes his moral character and unremitting public service as he runs for Congress in 1912.
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Third Congressional District
Florida
Senator Flournoy
Walton County
Kitcheeweller Church
John
Mary Elizabeth Flournoy
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Young Mourney
Euchee Valley Church
Freeport
Summerville
Southern University
Greensboro
Merida Agricultural and Mechanical College
Lake City
Lebanon
Cumberland University At
Teonasee
Flournoy
Pensacola
Defaniak Springs
Senator Fournoy
Fhrida
Jane
Marie Alice
Thomas M. King
Maris Alice
Gracie Claude
Willian Walton
John Thomas
DelVaniak -Spri
Ate
South
Senator Plournoy
Cadet Corps
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College
W. D. Bloxham
Escambia Rifles
DeKuniat
Medel
Col
Mlourney
Walton
Holmes
Senate
Winante and Paxation
United States Congress
Third District
Announcement of a congressional candidate in the Third district
A candidate appeals to voters to consider principles in a forthcoming campaign. He urges elections based on intelligence and public rights, warns against factional manipulation, and asks for letters from voters while promising a reasoned, principled platform.
Poll tax qualification urged for upcoming primary
Democrats should qualify by March 9 for the primary poll tax payment. New voters must register and be qualified. Citizens should participate in government, though few have paid poll taxes, with many delaying to April before the deadline.
Local News From Chipley And Surrounding Areas
Dr Coleman of Chipley and Walter Cook of Ghipter campaign locally while weather remains wet and cold. Mrs Tharp ill but improving. Uncle Ben seriously ill with a 6% foot condition. W W Owens Sr of Macom notes health concerns. Jernigan family visiting and Lula Hightower from Clemons spent weekend with James Cox. Perry Wilcox improving after rheumatism. Rev W D Owens touring Bodum nursery business. L H Howell of Panama City visiting and discussing county division. many friends in the area.
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Walter Cook
Ghipter
J. Tharp
W. D. Owens
Bodum
L. H. Howell
Panama City
Louin
A Unique Political Appeal From Dr Porter Webb
Dr Porter Webb of Laurel Hill issues a singular political appeal to Walton county voters promising to seek the representative seat in the state legislature. He attacks prior choices, jokes about lobbying, pledges to support pro gopher and kale seed measures, and vows to be at his post to sign payrolls, urging residents to vote for him.
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EB. Porter Webb
Laurel Hill
Walton County
Lobbybasdee
Legislature
Pensacola
K. Porter Webb
N. D
Laure) Hill
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Saturday Rainy Day Suitability Reflected in Plans
Surfers and planners weighed a rainy Saturday as a factor in outdoor events. Weather forecasts noted showers and cooler air, while some opted to reschedule gatherings or move activities indoors to avoid disruption.
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