This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
2
Col. Goethal, chief engineer of the Panama canal, asserts the canal will be completed on or before January 1, 1914. The Iowa supreme court upholds the Moon liquor law, forcing more than 500 saloons to close.
Since 1865 the Federal government has disbursed for pensions four and a quarter billion dollars, more than the entire cost of the Civil War.
The Waco Texas Times Herald argues against quick political wins that lack clear tariff reform plans, signaling skepticism toward party promises and policy specificity amid tariff debates.
Ohio state officers urged the governor to endorse Jodson Harmon, boosting his bid for the presidential nomination. The move signals organized support within state administration for Harmon’s campaign.
The Georgia railroad commission approves a mutual stock exchange between newspapers and railroads, signaling a permissive arrangement after a long wait.
Congress to debate tariffs with Democrats pressing for broad cuts and Republicans divided on the extent of reductions. The split signals a contentious session as the question dominates early agenda.
Rumors say former Missouri Governor Folk may retire from the Democratic contest and that Speaker Champ Clark will gain united Missouri support for the presidential nomination.
The piece accuses President Taft and his party of using the tariff issue to sidetrack the trust question and suggests the administration should be judged by its tariff record, implying shame in that record.
Admiral Dewey heads the naval board’s peace plan urging four new battleships annually to sustain peace. He notes aging ships like the Oregon Indiana and Massachusetts will soon be obsolete, stressing strength as a guarantee of policy.
A reflective editorial urges patience in a fast age and warns against rushing to win at others expense. It champions the Golden Rule and calls on readers to help those in need, treating each person with respect and consideration as time fleeting.
Secretary Fisher reports that at least 75 million more dollars a year will be added to government pensions if the Sherwood dollar’s day bill passes into law. Critics say the 1911 pension disbursements could approach 235 million, condemning the move as a reckless tax on taxpayers to gain veterans votes. They question the source of the extra funds and urge Taft to veto, warning of political maneuvering ahead of elections.
Senator LaFollette denounces stand-out Republicans in Ohio, arguing progressives see initiative referendums and recall as the core to a truce within the Republican Party.
A snippet notes prosperity and a Graceville Advertiser editor Stokes Sow owning an automobile, highlighting local optimism in Florida's Washington County.
Reader notes express relief at Chipley and surrounding area for a calm Christmas season amid reports of several towns experiencing tragic holiday deaths nationwide. The author contrasts the peaceful local observance with harsher incidents elsewhere.
A meditation on farm work argues that careful cultivation of a small tract yields more than overextending on large holds. Thorough attention, not acreage, drives better results for farmers.
An old advertisement promotes Vinal a strength restoring tonic claiming to nourish nerves and boost appetite digestion and energy. The pitch promises a refund if no benefit and invites readers to visit the store for an immediate bottle.
The text argues that general practitioners juggle many diseases while specialists focus on their field. It stresses the public’s need to distinguish real specialists from imposters and asserts that United Specialists hold unwavering confidence in their abilities.
An ad touts a European remedy that supposedly cures consumption wheeling in heat and asthma, promising guaranteed results and urging immediate use before joint deformities or pain worsen. It presents dramatic medical guarantees and calls to action.
The passage warns that catarrh in the stomach and related organs signals deeper trouble. It cautions that neglect can lead to systemic catarrh or Bright’s disease, urging timely attention to such symptoms.
An advertisement lists symptoms from stomach and liver problems to heart irregularities and headaches. It claims cures for weakness, vitality loss, and brain fatigue and invites readers to seek treatment. The tone reflects a period newspaper medical promotion.
Bad blood broken complexion rashes and eczema cured in weeks. Skin becomes soft and smooth again with treatment promoted in this notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.