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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
2
The passage notes that people resist losing their identity even when desiring growth, wishing for added knowledge or energy but aiming to remain themselves with improvements rather than becoming someone else.
Tax Assessor J. J. Williams reports the 1911 tax roll for Washington County totals 3 159 960 dollars, about 100 000 higher than 1910. The piece offers a motivational aside about overcoming obstacles and staying active.
The Mississippi governor candidate strong in rural districts uses satire to urge self sufficiency urging Mississippians to grow produce locally and reduce imports. He mocks a cosmopolitan lifestyle citing various northern products and industrial goods to highlight perceived dependence.
The State Department of Education under State Superintendent pushes to connect elementary schooling with farm life. Mandatory teaching of elementary agriculture and civics aims to align schools with farm work and government. County clubs, the Farmers Union, and a new State Inspector seek stronger citizen, English, and practical skills in students. Capt. G M Lynch to streamline courses and expand teacher cooperation.
Rev M E Grant visited Chipley on business while Mrs M J Melvin passed through town en route to see her aged sister. Curtice L Jones reported over two inches of rain, the W O W held a well attended meeting, and Rev Fred Hawke began a protracted meeting. The old Jones homestead hosted a large family gathering with a shared dinner and prayers for the Sabbath.
Notice announces a court action involving Herbert J Porter of Henge Florida. The document indicates a clerk of the circuit court in Vernon Florida will hear a matter on a specified day in March and references a recipient or filing party named Danner of Kean.
Notice seeks cash offers for baby alligators and unhatched eggs. Fragmentary text mentions Chisnercrie and a reference to holidays in Russia with 86 public holds to aoure of the year.
Fragmentary legal notice appears to reference court action in Florida involving land, description of property, and county/state details. The readable text mentions a vision, parties possibly including A. T. McLendos, and references to a sheriff or court process within a state and county.
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