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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
State wide prohibition losses noted in Colorado while West Virginia approves prohibition by a large majority in recent elections. Tampa plans to pave Sittp miles of streets. Atlantic million women gain franchise in United States. Secalist vote exceeds one million, a historic high for that party.
The text notes Democrat gains with panic among Republicans. It reports Oregon voting on capital punishment with advocates winning, and women's suffrage amendments passing in Kansas, Arizona, Michigan, and Oregon. It also cites 1912 corn yield estimates: 3,175,137,000 bushels nationally and 850,000,000 bushels in the southern states.
Florida would have adopted the plan if voters had not been denied the privilege. J A Weyland owner of the socialist Appeal to Reason committed death by his own hand last week leaving a note the game isn’t worth the candle.
A bold plan seeks to organize a new political party and marshal four million votes while facing a third term hurdle and a challenge linked to Geo. W. Perkins. The item hints at political maneuvering and the provocative metaphor of binding constraints as the effort advances.
The census bureau reports 8,848,898 bales of cotton ginned by November 8, same date as prior year but 1,121,113 bales fewer. This indicates slower production progress and highlights a shrinking year over year yield.
President Taft issues a proclamation setting apart Thursday November 28 as a day for thanksgiving to God for the nation’s gifts and a prayer for continued mercies. The formal notice urges national reflection and gratitude.
The text notes a bright outlook for the next 18 months with factories and railroads busy. It claims the 1812 crops are the largest ever produced and valued at about ten billion dollars, signaling widespread prosperity.
Report shows vote counts for multiple county offices including State Senator A J McClellan 879 and Emmett Wilson for Congressman 776. Other tallies include L H Howell 757 Clerk W B Gainer 757 and county commissioners Gainer Brock Tharp Gainer Underwood 703 842 738 748 715. township school board members Skipper Books Carter 640 705 704.
Educational and agricultural leaders urge 3,000,000 farmers and families to gather in 80,000 schoolhouses on November 27 for an hour to survey resources and achievements and honor a great benefactor. Florida will observe Knapp Agricultural Day on Friday December 6.
Merchants and manufacturers report business is in fine condition and say the presidential election caused little hesitation. A cheerful mood prevails and the outlook for the future appears bright for business.
The state press favors Senator Stringer of Hernando County who announced he will introduce at the next legislative session a bill for a $50,000,000 bond issue to finance a brick paved highway system across Florida.
John Lind of Oneonta New Jersey reports improvement after two bottles of Vinci. He says poor appetite and weakness made work impossible prior to treatment and credits Vinci with increased strength and weight gain for him and his son.
The Denver News contends the next four years will decide the Democratic party's fate. It argues an effective administration will keep the party in power, while turmoil and stagnation could ruin it. It urges President Wilson and the Democratic party to win support through principle.
President elect Woodrow Wilson plans an immediate special session of Congress following his inauguration. Supporters say it will fulfill the Democratic platform pledges as quickly as possible.
The New York World earned acclaim for its editorials and cartoons in the recent campaign. Democratic managers nationwide express gratification that the paper's work is appreciated.
Chipley residents testify Doan's Kidney Pills relieve kidney troubles and restore health. Mia M A Davis of Jackson Street reports renewed energy and improved appetite after using the remedy, noting continued reliance for years.
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