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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
2
Gov Woodrow Wilson practices the Democracy Jefferson taught. Hitchcock says penny postage is a near future probability. Ohio legislature passes a half mill state tax levy expected to raise 33 000 000 for roads. House rules committee endorses investigation of government department extravagance.
The Florida Good Roads Association unanimously endorsed the Angle plan to bond the state for ten million dollars to improve roads and demanded that convicts be put to work on road building.
The Confederate Veterans reunion is set for Little Rock Arkansas from May 16 to 18. Local citizens are expected to welcome the veterans warmly and ensure their comfort and enjoyment during the event.
A rhetoric laden summary claims a century’s tragedy linked to supporters of Lorimer who backed him with a $100,000 bribery fund. It notes Georgia congressman Hardwick’s bill to repeal the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, and forecasts rail and mail fraud as reform nears completion. Southern road-building is highlighted with Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina listed for highway spending in 1911.
The Forest Register argues for road construction in Scott County, stating a plan to spend 60 000 dollars for 150 miles of good roads at 400 dollars per mile. It says the cost to each taxpayer would be about 50 cents annually or 2 dollars over four years, calling it the best investment of our lives and asking if we can afford not to have better roads.
An assortment of notices runs for 5S or 6 doses of 666 cure for chills and fever at 25 cents. W. W. Harvey promotes fresh pure groceries and a Butterick Delinerator of fashions from Miss Richardson's. R. C. Hord offers fishing tackle as the go to stop for fishermen.
A rambling reminiscence describes encounters with tigers, a railroad mishap, and a warning not to misbehave. The writer admits limited schooling and recalls a strange verse about springtime pests. He vows to visit his girlfriend again and report further details.
An old ad urges readers to visit Duno Coleman Co for buggies and wagons, claiming Chi-Namel from R. C. Horne is better than Jap-a-Lac and recommending their products for wheels and carriages.
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