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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
7
Public notice lists Democratic candidates for Congress and local offices in Chipley Florida in August 1898. The page includes partisan commentary on Cuban and Spanish affairs, criticizing yellow journalism and war rhetoric, and lampoons a hypothetical American prime minister.
An old advertisement promises a lasting cure for constipation using Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It offers either 100 tablets or a 25 cent option and guarantees a druggist refund if Cascarets fail.
The piece explains that Florida will not hold an election in October but in November after a constitutional change. It notes three amendments on the ballot: sureties on official bonds, giving the Railroad Commission judicial powers, and disqualifying impeached officers with gubernatorial interim appointments. It argues Florida's constitution requires amendments and patching.
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce notes American railways pushing steamship links. Watts Watts & Co. arrange a fortnightly Pensacola to Bremen service for Louisville & Nashville Rail road, with Gillison and Chadwick as shipowners. Sailings begin with the cotton season and aim to boost cotton, corn, tobacco trade. Agents in the United States are Funeb Edge & Co.
The terms propose Cuba's independence with Spain's obligations dissolved, Porto Rico ceded to the United States, and a coaling station plus one city in the Philippines, Manila, under U.S. control. The plan aims to secure strategic positions, avoid eastern diplomatic turmoil, and set up a future American influence in Cuba.
Treasury Department inform notes the law requires tax assessors to present records to the board of county commissioners on the first Monday in October for examination and correction. After review, the board must endorse a certificate of accuracy signed by at least three members, per Florida law.
Comptroller W. H. Reynolds states county commissioners have full power to ensure compliant assessment of real and personal property and may extend sessions for final examination of rolls. The board acts as equalizers and its certificate of correctness is bounded by its discretion.
A vintage ad claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver stimulant and bowel cure. It promises refunds if not satisfied and offers sample and booklet free with a 10 25 and 50 cent price scale.
Florida promises abundant land wealth and a warmer climate as a remedy for northern winters. The piece urges poor and older readers to move south, buy modest land, build a simple home, and raise crops and livestock for a comfortable, healthier life with less labor.
The New York Journal of Commerce likens life returning to Cuban ports to irrigation reviving a desert. It argues West Indies and Philippines resources have been neglected by a government lacking roads and burdening industry. American business and finance eye Cuba for trade and development as prosperity returns, starting with Santiago’s port rehabilitation.
An advertisement claims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. It asserts the remedy has been known and used for nearly a quarter of a century and is sold by all dealers.
A consolidated statement by Major John A. Johnston shows 254 479 of 277 500 authorized men mustered into the regular and volunteer armies. Of 23 021 needed to reach the quota 13 208 are regulars 8 000 volunteers under the second call 862 immunes and 851 engineers. The regular strength is 61 000 with 26 500 on April 30 and 23 192 recruited since then from about 75 000 applicants through a limited officer corps.
War Department officials report rapid expansion of both regular and volunteer forces amid competition for manpower. Regular army strength stands near 47 692 with volunteers at 216 500. tens of thousands more in specialized regiments and immunes. Third regiment expected to reach full strength soon as recruitment continues.
Advertisement for Casvarets Candy Cathartic claims gentle positive effects on kidneys liver and bowels for cleansing and curing headaches colds fever and constipation. Promises guaranteed relief and urges purchase in 10 25 and 50 cent boxes from druggists.
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