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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
2
A playful scene from a Chicago Tribune feature asks how a telescope can make distant stars seem nearer and closer, framing the curiosity of Johnny and Paw as they discuss sight. The dialogue blends wonder with simple science.
The piece notes the uncertainty of outcomes among foreign powers over China and observes how the ancient nation remains unprogressive. It also advertises Hosteller's Stomach Bitters for ailments and highlights Costa Rica birds as table dainties.
An old ad touts Cascarets as a cure for skin blemishes by cleansing the blood and liver. It promises pimples boils and blotches will fade with a ten cent dose and a 50 cent option. A stray book note about burglars in China mentions thieves sticking needle bundles into their bodies.
A jumbled catalog of health cures and products mentions “Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets” with refunds, vegetable soap for Hindoos, Mrs. Winelow’s Teething Syrup, Lyon & Co tobacco, and Cascarets candy for constipation. It also notes distant swallows, claims about savages living longer, and vague promotional lines about refunds.
An old advertisement claims constant tiredness signals poor blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great cure and blood vitalizer. It also touts Hood's Pills for nausea indigestion and general relief, claiming America’s greatest medicine.
A remarkable 3 by 5 foot timepiece in a handsome frame sits in a town hall in a Japanese treaty port. It depicts a noonday landscape with plum and cherry blossoms, a cascading crystal stream, and a sun on a silver wire striking the hours. A tortoise marks each hour, a plumage bird chirps, and a mouse scurries across the hill at hour’s end.
A discussion of nervous mood in women attributes blues to female organs, promoting Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy. The letter from Mrs. F. S. Bennett of Westphalia, Kansas praising the treatment notes improved health after two years of uterine issues and heavy flow.
Washington reports detail Spain’s overture for peace mediated by France. Spain’s formal proposal, approved by Queen Regan Maria Christina, asks the United States to open negotiations and suspend hostilities to reach terms of peace, with Cambon carrying Spain’s instruмents.
Madrid dispatch reports Miss Jessie Schley daughter of Milwaukee resident Charles Schley and cousin of Commodore Schley arrived in Madrid to seek peace proposals with Queen Christina of Spain. The queen and court are not expected to receive her and she may be asked to depart soon.
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Tuley of the circuit court sided with shippers in a writ of mandamus against United States Express Company. The ruling requires the carrier to transport stamps at the regular rate without any excess charges. Defendants plan to appeal the decision.
A Havana dispatch notes engineers and experts meeting to plan Havana defenses. Navy reports on the July 3 battle that destroyed Cervera's squadron are released. Miles leads the Puerto Rico landing at Guanica. Spain seeks peace via M Cambon, and U S consulars issue safe conducts for troops.
Dr. Adolph Miller of Philadelphia explains pepper’s prominence in medieval Europe. Pepper funded trade wealth in Genoa and Venice, served as tribute and even as money, and pepper rents show the spice’s high value. The pepper trade spurred exploration and fell after the 1498 sea route discovery.
Instructions describe a safe mustard plaster method using hot water, flour, molasses, and muslin. Materials are prepared on a warm plate and covered with two cloths to protect the skin. A second excerpt notes laughter reflects education and environment more than character, with social context shaping tone.
Advertising copy touts No-To-Bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure promising stronger nerves and blood purity. Includes testimonials and pricing, with references to druggists and free booklets.
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