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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
4
A fragment notes 8 B Tiller in Washington County as part of an eve of great things in West Florida. The piece highlights local political chatter surrounding county treasurer post and regional prospects.
The note says the harvesting of the small cotton crop is the main issue today and that Florida citizens should back the boys over moral concerns. An exchange proposes a Democratic slogan for 1912: Remember Maine.
A Texas preacher declares no automobiles in hell as a provocation to moral reform. The piece riffs on superstition and public roads, noting convicts in Georgia working on road projects as part of Progressive Era campaigns for better highways.
Montgomery votes to switch to the commission system following Birmingham. The move signals growing popularity of this municipal form of governance across cities.
The text advertises Donn Hardware Co and Dowa Hardware Co with lines about Jonah’s recovery, H. Baker cutlery, and real estate market activity. It touts B. Blake & Co for coats and suits, promising customers can find exactly what they want.
Dr. N J Dawkens visits Vernon on professional business. Local trips include Thomas L Jones and others. A candy drawing at Mrs Bradberry's raised funds for her orphans. A new mill foundation advances with spur grading. A W C T A was formed by Chipley ladies with Rev Owens assisting. Debates over alcohol and education amid White Ribbon efforts and local sentiment toward whiskey sales.
W C Crow visited Chipley for a few days last week with a lighthearted note about the Big Hardware Store. Duna J Weller of Welburn, a prospecting visitor, joined local good will as Duna Hardware Co. is praised for cooperation. DL and W A Sessoms from Bonifay spent private day on business in the area.
Very dry weather continues. Miss Rena Whittington ill with chills and fever. Caryville school begins Monday with large attendance. Preston Pate enjoyed a Sunday visit at Conrard. Mrs P H Clemmons seriously ill but hopes for quick recovery. John Pate attended protracted meeting at Pleasant Grove Sunday night. Ben Whittington of Pensacola visited his mother. Rousell Moody injured foot last week but expects recovery. Willie and Rena Whit ington guests of Miss Lee Allen. Caryville youths sang at the schoolhouse Sunday night. Miss Katie Allen visiting Caryville. Miss Chimbell Donald Rosie Chance and Earl Donald at a Saturday picnic. John Parish, long sick with typhoid fever, able to be out again. Noland Devan and Evie Donald of Bonita attended Pleasant Grove meeting Sunday. Little daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sanders ill with slow fever but not serious. Rosie Chance and Chambell Donald guests of Peey Juseell Clark Saturday night and Sunday. Small crowd picnicked at Gum Creek mouth last Saturday. Dr O B Tiller of Alford visited Fountain friends last week. Mrs Robison ill but improving. Mr Lashlre’s little son very sick but improving. Percy Fraiser returned from extended Louisiana trip. Mrs M W Nixon back from Campbellton. Mr and Mrs Steadman Spann returned from South Carolina. Camp meeting starts Monday after the second Sunday in October. all invited. Miss Annie Griffin and Robert Lambert married at Tallahassee last week. best wishes.
Fountain school notes progress and staff updates. Mr. Malone returns from Dothan trip while Mrs. H Fraiser comes back from Kyneaville visit.
Dunn Hardware Co promotes a sale promising more goods for the same money or the same goods for less, signaling a price or value guarantee to customers.
A five line recruitment note proclaims a career for ambitious young men and women in Wireless or Railway telegraphy. It cites post war law changes and a nationwide buildout of stations creating a telegrapher shortage. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement. The National Telegraph State runs six institutes under A. A. and Wireless Officials and places graduates into jobs. Written details offered from Memphis Tennessee and Columbia South Carolina.
A brief report notes Beard A secretary and company saps in a field study. It outlines organizational roles, activity scope, and immediate implications for operations. The item emphasizes leadership and administrative actions within the firm.
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