Political notices and campaign ticket for Chipley Florida 1898
The notice lists Democratic tickets for Chipley Florida includingStephen M. Sparkman for Congressman W. E. Coleman for Representative J. W. Williams for Tax Assessor A. Q. Jones for Tax Collectors R. C. Horne T. J. Mobley and school board members B. Busn W. F. Russ E Singleton It also contains wartime editorials criticizing Cubans and Spain with sharp political commentary and calls for punishment or reform in the US and Spanish leadership through public sentiment.
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R. C. Horne
T. J. Mobley
B. Busn
W. F. Russ
E. Singleton
To Cure Constipation Forever Cascarets Candy Cathartic
The ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation with price options of 10 cents or 2 cents if C C C fails. Druggists guarantee a refund of money.
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C.C. C
Election in November Sets Florida Vote on Multiple Amendments
The piece notes no Florida election until November 8, aligning state and federal voting for county and State officers and Congress. It highlights three constitutional amendments on the ballot: surety bonds on official bonds, granting the Railroad Commission judicial powers, and disqualifying impeached officers pending acquittal with interim appointment by the Governor. It argues Florida’s constitution needs patching as no election has occurred since adoption.
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Florida
Railroad Commission
Forida
Steamship line linked to Louisville & Nashville opens Pensacola to Bremen service
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce notes American railways pushing steamship ventures. Watts Watts & Co. on behalf of the Louisville & Nashville Rail Road will run a fortnightly Pensacola to Bremen service with Gillison and Chadwick as shipowners. The sailings start with the cotton season, promising better trade in cotton, corn, tobacco and other goods. Funch Edge & Co. of New York will act as US agents. Pensacola Journal.
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Liverpool Journal of Commerce
Journal of Commerce
Mess. Watts Watts & Co
Chapel Street
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Messrs
Messrs. Watts, Watts & Co
United States
Messrs. Funch, Edge
Terms of Peace Published as US Offers End to War with Spain
The United States presents terms: Cuban independence, cession of Puerto Rico, and a coaling station plus a city in the Philippines. The plan argues this preserves honor, extends strategic advantages, and favors a stable future for Cuba under American influence. Spain is urged to accept before harsher terms arise.
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Cuba
Spain
Portorico
United States
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Philippines
Manila
Pacific
Tax Assessments Board Duties Florida Law
Treasury Department notes that tax assessors must deliver records to the board of county commissioners for review on the first Monday of October. The board then examines and corrects descriptions, and signs a certificate of correctness by at least three members, per section 29, chapter 4322, Laws of Florida.
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Treasury Department
State of Florida
Comptroller's Office
Tallahassee
F. F. L'Engle
Dual County
Jacksonville
Fla
Board of County Commissioners
Florida
County Commissioners Empowered to Review Property Assessments
Comptroller W H Reynolds informs that county commissioners possess full power to ensure proper assessment of real and personal property. The board may sit daily for final examination, with authority to withhold approval until rolls are correct. The certificate of examination confirms accuracy within the board’s discretion.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sure Thing for You Promises Quick Health Cure
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver stimulant and intestinal cure. It claims bowel issues like biliousness headaches and constipation are cured or money refunded, listing prices 10c 25c and 60c with a free booklet.
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C. C
Florida's Supremacy Promotes Southern Land Hope
An exhortative piece urges readers to move to Florida, touting its post freeze recovery and rich resources. It promotes affordable land, potential yields of potatoes, and low-cost living with a simple home, garden, and farm animals, claiming a healthier climate and opportunity.
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Florida
New Era of Cuban Ports Seen Through American Trade Wake
The New York Journal of Commerce likens Cuba's revival to desert irrigation bringing life. It says West Indies and Philippines resources were stunted by Spain’s roads and burdens, but American commerce and finance will rehabilitate ports such as Santiago and aid local development.
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Florida
New York Journal of Commerce
Colorado Desert
West Indies
Philippines
Cuba
Santiago
Browns' Iron Bitters touted as cure for nerve and blood ailments
The advertisement claims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and all diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. It notes decades of use and promotion by dealers nationwide.
Raising an Army in World War I
A consolidated statement by Major John A. Johnston shows 254,479 of 277,500 authorized troops have been mustered in. Of 23,021 still needed, 13,208 are regulars, 8,000 volunteers, 862 immunes, 851 engineers. Regular strength target 61,000. April 30 had 26,500. Since then 23,192 recruits were obtained from about 7,000 applicants.
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Washington
John A. Johnston
Army Enrollment Surges as War Department Notes Patriotism
The War Department reports rapid enlistment growth in both regular and volunteer forces amid competition with state authorities for manpower. Total volunteer strength nears 216,500 with thousands recruited across calls, including 9,138 yellow fever immunes. Special cavalry regiments led by Roosevelt, Torrey, and Grigsby fill their ranks, while engineers and other units approach full strength.
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War Department
Roosevelt
Torrey
Grigsby
Congress
Europe
United States
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T. A. Jones
Chipley, Fla. Auguth
Stephen MV. Sparkman
Democratic
Dr. W. E. Coleman
J. W. Williams
A. Q. Jones
Garcia
Jiguani
Uncle Sam
Omaha Exposition
Sagasta
Pensacola
Bremen
State Comptroller
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Cardu
Chattanooga Medicine Co
C.nooga, Tenn
Thos
J. Cooper
Tupelo
Cardus
God
City Tonsorial
Lee Thomas
Fawcett & CO
Chatham Mills
S.ze
Lexas
Cotte Te Baera
Bay Street
Savannah
West Florida
U. S. Patent Office
Rhope
U.S
Janey
Marion & Marion Patent Solicitors & Experts
Civil Mechanical Engineers
Polytechnic School of Herein
Laval UN Yo
Patent Law Association
Americanater Works Association
New England Water Works Assoc P. Q. Surveyors Association
Assoc
Can
Boe Oty
Civil Engineers
Washington, D. C
Montreal
NEW York 1
Theublic
Chipley Banner
Chipley, Fla
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Hany Ook
Broadway
New York
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Trvington-on-the-Hudson
New
DeFuuiak Spgs
South
Vreau
Cook
Prin_ DeFuniak
Union
Sam
W G Powell Ea
Ferry CO
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