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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
2
In Chipley Florida on August 12 1899 the local paper notes a heated dispute between round and square bale supporters. It reports national treasury deficits around 100 million dollars yearly and July’s shortfall of 8518.60 with talk of new war taxes.
An advertisement touts Linckton's Arntea Salve claiming instant relief for burns and skin ailments, 25 cents a box. A Tallahassee cadetship exam notice outlines August 14 selection from the First Congressional district with named examiners. Opinion excerpts praise President McKinley and critique advisers and policy.
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take at 25 cents with money back if not cured, sold by Patrick Bros. Drugstore.
The 1890 act prescribes road repair duties for log and heavy hauling on Florida public roads and towns under 3 000 inhabitants must maintain all roads and streets within city limits. Town councils may enact enforcement ordinances with penalties and the act takes effect upon governor approval.
Attorney General Lamar discloses the state’s suits against S. F. W. Ry. Co. and F. C. & P R. R. Co. for refusing a three cent passenger rate ordered by the Railroad Commissioners on July 18, 1898. He argues the three cent rate, if just, would save Florida travelers about $250,000 annually and urges top counsel to protect state interests in prolonged litigation.
The Tallahasseean reports that Florida authorities plan to press lawsuits against railroads over three cent rates. Prosecution aims to recover fines into thousands of dollars, with costs and counsel fees paid from fines and the surplus to the State Treasury. The piece contrasts public and official views of railroad value and profitability, noting large debts per mile versus taxed valuations and debating fair compensation versus paper value.
Mrs. Adam Hart of Groton thanks Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption after severe illness from lung disease. Eight bottles cured her cough and she now praises the remedy. Trial bottles are free at Patrick Bros. drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed or refunded. The letter also notes Col Ingersoll on Filipinos Cuban expansion and policy.
Senator Burrows urges rapid victory in the Philippines arguing delay would harm the Republican party. Army officers and volunteers fear prolonged war means more American soldier deaths during the rainy season and ongoing hardship for natives.
Returning volunteers argue a long war with 50 000 to 100 000 troops would be needed to subjugate the Filipinos and question whether the islands are worth the cost. They urge the President to consider granting independence, as was done with Cuba, to end hostilities quickly.
E P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken with weak nerves and back pain. After using Electric Bitters, his pains disappear. He says the medicine is what his country needs. It purports to cure liver and kidney trouble purify blood tone stomach strengthen nerves and renew vitality. Only 50 cents a bottle guaranteed and sold by Patrick Bros.
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