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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
6
Washington Star notes shipboard barbers on large vessels serve 500 to 600 men, with no pensionable rating. on smaller cruisers one barber for about 250 men charges $1 monthly yet serves only a portion. The trade is hard, time consuming, and shaves at sea are described as agonizing yet profitable for the barber.
An advertisement extols Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as an army of invalids made well by regular use. It claims the tonic calms stomach and bowel issues without harsh griping and boosts bile flow. It promotes relief from malaria flu dyspepsia and kidney sluggishness.
Readable fragments show lines on stockings praised as darned good and stock market tips from Henr Mugridge & Co. Chicago. Also advertisements for Dr Kline nerve restorer, Mrs Winslow soothing syrup, and Piso’s Cure for Consumption from Buffalo New York with pricing and contact hints.
At Delmonico's a 129th annual New York Chamber dinner honored Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage as speaker. Orr, chamber president, presided while Gage urged currency reform, warned against free silver, and urged careful action within five years on financial legislation.
Official tally from Lincoln shows Sul livan fusion candidate for supreme court judge with 102,838 votes and Posta Republican with 89,009. Compared to last year’s governor race, Holcomb fusionist led with 116,415 to McCall 94,728, indicating a sizable Republican gain despite Holcomb’s personal lead.
The Nebraska state canvassing board met in Lincoln to canvass late election returns. No formal signed protest filed by Secretary Sizer of the Republican state committee or many citizens, but protests were noted in at least 22 counties during the day.
Secretary James Wilson outlines education in agriculture stressing thinking with science, not just farming skills. He argues land grant colleges and experiment stations should stay separately managed and highlights the department’s aims and scope for Georgia readers.
The national reorganization committee of the Populist Party, opposing fusion with Democrats at the last election, met in St. Louis with 29 states represented. Chairman Milton Park said they aim for a straight fight and to determine their future course. He noted the Memphis-formed committee exists to assist, not supplant the People's Party, and that cooperation with Marion Butler was offered but not yet answered.
Dispatches from Barcelona and Madrid give conflicting accounts of General Weyler's landing. A crowds- mobilized reception saw about 20 000 salute him at the Columbus monument while he was driven to Deputy Saladrigas house and appeared on a balcony. Madrid's official version claims a subdued greeting with six carriages and little public enthusiasm.
William B. Langford a clerk at the New York Central and Hudson River railway received a gold medal for saving three men from a submerged car in Garrisons New York. The ceremony occurred at Grand Central Station with Dr Chauncey M Depew and railroad officials present. Langford swam to the wreck, cut a hole in the car and freed the men.
The steamer Saratoga from Havana docked in New York Monday afternoon carrying freed members of the Competitor filibustering expedition. The released men wore their clothes from the time of capture on April 25, 1896 at Barrancos San Cayetano Cuba.
The Washington Evening Star reports the president will propose a currency reform plan in his message with Cabinet cooperation from Secretary Gage. The treasury chief will submit the plan to Congress in his annual report, with minor additions but no major changes. Senator Teller doubts rapid currency legislation and questions bank note substitution for gold backed notes.
The North Georgia Methodist conference gathered in Athens on Wednesday with Rev. Joel P. Daves elected secretary to replace Dr. Heidt of Atlanta and committees appointed. The body claims 93,000 members the largest in the United States and plans substantial mission contributions. Bishop Galloway presided for the first time and moves on to next meetings.
Frank Meiner known as Dad was convicted in Newport Kentucky for assaulting Mrs William Gleason on October 6 and sentenced to twenty years in prison. Claxson and Greer already received twenty years each. five others remain to be tried. The gang targeted women and escaped lynching only by moving prisoners to Maysville.
The Confederate Veterans Reunion association at Atlanta Georgia has completed organization. The executive committee is named and branches formed outlining the work to be done by the group.
Slice bacon thin and bake in a pan until brown for a gentler alternative to frying. Stir in a teaspoon of salt per gallon of cream to keep it from souring. Add finely chopped cherry leaves to pie plant pies for flavor. A little soda in pie plant or gooseberries preserves sugar without hurting flavor. A spoonful of sugar per quart improves peas. Do not overcook berries when canning. hot processing suffices. Seal hot and wrap cans, store in a cool dark place. Hickory bark tea with molasses makes a maple syrup substitute.
The oak served as a holy tree in druidic times symbolizing the Supreme Being. Sacrifices were offered beneath its limbs and oracles spoke from its groves. Mistletoe held special reverence as part of the sacred heritage shared by Celt and Saxon.
Three good things about Tetterine are that it is painless harmless and has no bad odor. It is the only sure cure for Tetter Ringworm Eczema. Cures them so they stay cured. 50 cents a box or 8 cents postage from J Shuptrine Savannah Ga.
A Louisville advertisement warns readers against mercury containing nostrums for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges purchase only of genuine Hall's product with testimonials available.
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