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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
2
A Chipley Florida notice from December 4 1897 reports on post office matters and local editorial notes. It mentions a Nashville reader questioning McKinley prosperity, debt stories about Mrs Felton, J W McCullum taking over the Gulf Coaster Cedar Keys, and a Florida farmer advisory from the Augusta Chronicle. Also details Hillsborough poor farm costs and meager inmate numbers versus high county expenses and potato receipts.
The Camaguey meeting of Cuban constitutionalists re models the charter and elects a president. They proclaim Independence or death as the sacred Cuban motto and vow no compromise, aiming for an independent state, prosperous and secure, with war to continue until victory or death.
Birmingham Congressman Underwood, leader of the drive to locate a Government armor plate plant in the South, secured Navy support to send a special board South to assess qualifications. He plans to attach a provision to the Naval Appropriation or Sundry Civil Bill for a Birmingham plant, and reports broad Western and Southern backing.
The Jacksonville Metropolis urges newspapers and readers to support the paper with subscriptions and ads from all county residents and local businesses. It likens a paper to an engine needing fuel and calls on the public to back better printing, more news, and town progress.
A vintage advertisement promises a permanent cure for constipation with Cascarcta candy. It claims a money back refund from druggists, noting the product as a cathartic remedy.
The editorial argues for equal representation for Florida and Oregon in the next Senate. It urges ad interim governor appointments not to bar seats, contending a lasting precedent should affirm state parity and end partisan disputes over interregnum rules. Florida’s interest spans from spring legislatures to senatorial terms. Times-Union and Citizen.
The passage asserts that impure blood causes most diseases and cites Browns' Iron Bitters as a proven remedy. It notes the formula dates back 25 years and claims many cures, with the product advertised as sold by all dealers.
The article notes public conjecture over whether President McKinley will push currency reform a topic of early Congress attention. It cites his inaugural emphasis on reform but claims he later ignored the issue in his message and may drop it for the present, per E V Smalley.
A medical adage notes druggists claim Scott's Emulsion is as good as rival brands and sold at lower prices. The remark reflects pharmacists’ view of the product's quality and value in competing markets.
The warning urges buyers to insist on Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda as the standard product. It cautions against untried substitutions and reminds purchasers to verify the wrapper shows Scott and fish and the price of $1.00, distributed by Scott & Bowne, New York.
A columnist asserts a president will urge Congress to repeal the law forcing the treasury to redeem greenbacks with gold and to prevent reissuance of redeemed notes unless backed by gold deposits. The piece hopes McKinley will resist advisory voices pushing a do nothing currency policy.
Ad promotes Cascarets as a beauty aid by claiming clean blood leads to clear skin. It touts benefits for pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexions. Sold by druggists with 10 25 or 50 cent prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
Tallahassee authorities outline rulings on tax certificates redemptions and sales. The comptroller clarifies transferability of certificates, court proof for lost certificates, two year redemption window, and state versus individual owner responsibilities for publication costs and fees.
United States shoppers purchase Cascarets and Cathartic at two million boxes annually with expectations of rising to three million before New Year. The ad claims the product is the most delightful bone regulator year round and guarantees cures with prices of 10c 25c and 50c per box.
Important notice to taxpayers asks who bears poll tax payment and if it can be enforced. It addresses the belief that non voters or unregistered individuals are not liable and seeks to clarify the issue with an official call to action.
The passage outlines Chapter 4322 provisions amended in 1807 detailing assessor duties to identify taxable persons between January and July, poll tax at one dollar for males 21 to 55, and responsibility chains between personal and real property. It also notes tax due dates and collector powers for levy and sale of goods and properties to collect unpaid taxes.
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