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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
2
Chipley voices call for active civic effort to back a congressional candidate. The plea emphasizes using spoken endorsements to attract investment and residents, urging residents to wake up and boost local leadership for the town’s growth.
A witty aside notes that when temperatures fall and north winds blow, fewer people stop to ask foolish questions. The line frames a brisk, playful mood about winter's effect on social heat and curiosity.
An observer suggests candidates join a clipping bureau to manage public image. The idea would let their children see where a candidate actually stood without relying on official records.
The Pensacola Interstate fair highlighted West Florida soil productivity and potential with strong exhibits. Washington county failed to display, losing valuable advertising opportunities at the event.
The Clinton Gazett urges a young man to acquire land and switch to farming. It argues against modern pretenders and meddlesome critics, advising to ditch costly clothes and comfortable living and to begin working on a strip of land.
Senator Tillman recalls an old acquaintance who drank too much. He described the man as decent in other ways and pitiful to see misusing himself. Tillman joked that a long lecture on drink led to the quip water is best, noting a Bible moment about asking for water.
A dated message encourages youths to save and live within means. It warns small daily deficits lead to poverty and the poorhouse, praising honest work and economy while condemning idleness and spendthrift habits.
An Indian legend warns against paralysis by perfection seeking. A maiden, offered one ear from a corn field as a talisman, spurns fair ears in pursuit of the best. She finds none at the field’s end, a tale of regret for missed chances and wasted chances.
A Victorian style reflection argues happiness comes from congenial work done daily. It contrasts pleasure seeking with fulfillment from completing tasks. It warns retirees who loaf drift from life and may fade from the world of work.
The Banner urges readers in Washington County to see local notices and updates published in the newspaper for community information and civic awareness.
A board of trade return shows a large rise in emigrants from the British Isles with 41,200 leaving in April. About 26,000 headed for the Dominions and 10,000 to Canada. Roughly 15,000 sailed to the United States, down about 1,000 from a year earlier.
In Scienceville a grand monument stands to honor the native germ of appendicitis and the air, a token of grateful appreciation from 11 397 surgeons. The Visitor High Olympus hosts the dedication, inviting readers to read the inscription and reflect on the costly tribute.
An advertisement extols Vinol a cod liver oil tonic claimed to boost health for the elderly. It promotes fresh air exercise proper meals and sleep and asserts Vinol strengthens the body, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The note is signed by 8 E McGeachy Druggist Chipley Fla.
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