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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
9
Local notice lists Democratic tickets for Congressman Stephen Sparkman and Florida representatives along with school board nominees J B Busn W F Russ E Singleton. The page features political commentary criticizing Spanish war reporting and urging naval displays, plus reflections on U S finance and Populism.
An old advertisement urges cure of constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic, promising relief and offering a money back refund if CCC fails. It mentions a price of 100 or 25 units and instructs druggists to issue refunds.
The piece explains November 8 as the next Florida election date, with county state and federal offices on one ballot. It lists three upcoming constitutional amendments: surety bonds for officials, giving the Railroad Commission judicial powers, and disqualifying impeachment defendants pending acquittal with governor appointing an interim successor. The text laments needed constitution fixes.
The Liverpool Journal of Commerce reports that Watts Watts & Co acting for Louisville and Nashville Rail Road will run a fortnightly Pensacola to Bremen direct service. Gillison and Chadwick shipowners will operate the line starting with the cotton season. The venture aims to boost cotton corn tobacco and other trade with stronger U.S. agency Funceh Edge & Co. Produce Exchange New York Pensacola Journal.
The United States proposes Cuba independence, cession of Puerto Rico, and a coaling station plus a Philippine city under U S control. The plan avoids sharp terms, seeks Pacific leverage, and anticipates an open future for Cuba under American influence. Spain is urged to accept before harsher terms emerge.
Treasury Department letter explains that tax assessors must turn over records to the board of county commissioners for annual review on the first Monday in October. The board must examine and correct descriptions, then certify accuracy with at least three members signing. Cites section 29, chapter 4322, Laws of Florida.
The advertisement touts a winter tonic that supposedly cures coughs and lung inflammation, improves appetite and digestion, and strengthens the throat for all seasons. It claims to cure consumption when possible and urges avoiding rival remedies sold by others.
Comptroller W H Reynolds explains the county commissioners have full authority to inspect and correct real and personal property assessments. The board can sit daily until examination is complete and issue a certificate of correctness limited only by their discretion as equals.
A promotional notice touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and laxative. The ad claims bowel and liver ailments cause biliousness and headaches and guarantees money-back with prices shown for boxes and a free booklet.
The piece extols Florida as a thriving state recovering from freezes and urges readers to move south. It touts land productivity including potatoes and general crops, the idea that land value will rise, and recommends building a simple home, planting a large garden, raising livestock, and enjoying a mild climate for better health and easier living.
The paper likens Cuban port life returning to prosperity to desert irrigation bringing life to the West. It argues Spanish rule blocked roads and trade, and that American business and finance will thrive by building markets and infrastructure in Cuba, with early signs seen in Santiago’s port rehabilitation.
An old advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as a permanent cure for neuralgia and all blood, nerve, and stomach diseases. It claims the remedy has been trusted for nearly 25 years and is sold by all dealers.
Major John A. Johnston reports 254,479 of 277,500 authorized troops mustered in regular and volunteer forces. Of 23,021 needed to reach quota, 13,208 are regulars, 8,000 volunteers, 862 immunes, 851 engineers. Regular strength planned at 61,000. April 30 census had 26,500 with 23,192 more recruited from about 75,000 applicants.
War Department reports show regular army at about 47 692 with 216 500 volunteers authorized. First and second calls deliver 125 000 and 75 000 plus thousands more in special regiments led by Roosevelt Torrey and Grigsby. Yellow fever immunes and engineers fill the ranks as 300 000 troops near ready, praised as a remarkable national mobilization.
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