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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
2
The nation now counts 680 Christian congregations with over 67 000 members. In other news the Marion county fair runs this week with The Banner inviting readers to attend.
Eight million people in Russia face severe hunger due to crop failures. The famine spreads across twenty provinces, leaving communities short of food and relief efforts strained.
Twelve female jurors in California fail to reach agreement on a verdict or even lunch location, reflecting a hung jury situation with no notable resolution.
Exponents of the high tariff Republicans plan to tell Southern farmers that Democratic policy caused low cotton prices by advocating tariff revision.
John M. Slaton, president of the Georgia Senate, was sworn in last Thursday as Governor of Georgia. He succeeds Hoke Smith, who resigned, and will serve as chief executive until Smith's successor is elected.
A brilliant star appeared in a cloudless morning sky at 10 o clock in Charlotte North Carolina last Thursday causing wide wonder and consternation among locals. Experts cited peculiar atmospheric conditions as the probable cause.
A local election last week created Pinellas County from western Hilleboro. The simple majority vote of 1379 to 505 met the three-fifths requirement under the enabling act. Clearwater is designated as the county seat.
A testimonial from S. E. McGeachy of Chipley Florida touts Vinol as an effective remedy for chronic coughs and bronchitis. The letter claims the product strengthens the blood and lungs, with a money back guarantee if no help is seen.
Headquarters Camp McMillan No 217 calls comrades to meet in Chipley on December 9 at 10 A M to transact business. Comd 5 M Roberson and Adjt A J Matthiaa sign. Also notes Thanksgiving Day observed nationwide with President Taft urging gratitude and prayers.
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports the United States consumed more than any other country in total liquor use, with an aggregate sum of 2,045,300,000 across malt liquors wines and distilled spirits.
A bill by Representative Henry of Texas would amend the Sherman antitrust law to impose felon’s stripes as a punishment for piracy under lenient “rules of reason.” The measure, to be introduced when Congress reconvenes next month, aims to set new penalties in anti piracy cases.
Growth of the railroad network boosts production by regions, increasing supply and driving up value of farm products as food and commodities rise in demand. The trend suggests more crops and goods must be raised to meet national needs.
The author laments farmers’ overreliance on cotton and calls for diversification. He hopes farmers will heed lessons from this year and plant a smaller staple acreage next year to avoid market sacrifices for those with limited means.
A fragmentary note attributes a brief Thanksgiving proclamation to Governor Gilchivist. It references time honored custom and a presidential proclamation of November 30, 1911, designating a day of Thanksgiving for all good gifts and graces.
The county is praised for its schools churches and society with cheap productive land. It promises independent farming on small homesteads and thousands of acres ready to become profitable farms as immigration trends bring more settlers inland.
Mr. Watson traveled to Chipley last Thursday to renew ties and meet new contacts. He announces his candidacy for Governor and predicts victory. Watson has served in the State legislature for about sixteen years, including one term as speaker.
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