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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
2
At Jacksonville last week the new State Democratic Executive Committee organized and elected Frank J. Fearnaide of Palatka as chairman. The result was described as a good selection.
The senate votes 35 to 34 against Senn ator Smith of Georgia and places many farming implements on the free list. Henry Watterson defends a Roosevelt program while suggesting Woodrow Wilson as a potential national choice.
The house committee on appropriations completed the sundry civil bill the largest omnibus supply measure before congress with appropriations exceeding 125 million dollars.
The piece laments the disgraceful contest between the sitting president and a former president for the nomination. It questions the timing of Congress adjournment and notes diverging views on whether Congress will end before or after the National meeting in June, with some expecting summer or fall adjournment.
A Washington dispatch states the precautionary measures to protect American and foreign interests in Cuba are amply justified. The judgment rests on reports from many sources including plantation owners, sugar field operators, and other industries.
A Canton Ohio mother extols Vinci cod liver oil claiming it revived her delicate sickly child after other remedies failed. The testimonial highlights the product’s tasty flavor and claims of restoring health and strength.
Wausau area residents and visitors are listed with short updates. Names include Sheeres of Harlabor, Mrs Neat Wilcox, Frank Enzor, Postmaster Payne, Jane Tiller, Mrs C A Grubbs, J J Cox, F M Rogers, Miss Fannie McKeithen, Rev T W Weaver, Curtis Lt Jones, Pauline Jones, Esther Miller, Ida Jeffries, Ben from Vernon. Mentions steel rails for the mill Co and a growing Methodist church with seats and a planned organ. Teachers to be Esther Miller and Ida Jeffries. Weather and crop concerns noted with worms but potential for peas hay and other crops before watermelons and sweet potatoes.
Figures compiled by Bradstreet show cost of living up ten percent in a year. The piece argues Democrats face a pivotal nationwide issue as inflated prices affect thousands, blaming tariff policy and Sherman Act enforcement for empowering trusts and raising everyday expenses.
The Portland Journal notes Tafts vetoes constraining food and clothing costs as a rallying point for Democrats. It argues the Republican race between Roosevelt and Taft lacks tax-cut pledges, risking an issue that could drive the national campaign and questions whether Baltimore will nominate a candidate opposing further living-cost increases.
Reward offer for new device claimed to treat ovarian troubles displacements discharges tuberculosis and blood disorders. The Electro-Radio Co promises to cure 100 people daily without medicines, cover railroad fares, and provide free examinations at 106% Dauphin Street Mobile Alabama.
An unclear report notes 46 protesters attended a gathering on August 8 with higher than usual attendance. The text mentions a president and presents a tense, formal tone typical of a public notice or brief.
Excursion fares from Chipley Baltimore and from St Louis to national conventions and women’s league events. Round trip rates range from 2 7 50 to 22 10 with tickets on specific dates and return limits in July and mid July 1912. General summer excursion rates begin September 1 1912 with returns by October 31 1912. See station agents or J W Lurton Pensacola Fla for details.
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