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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
2
The notice announces subscription rates at $1 per annum in advance for Chipley Florida. It specifies publication entry at the post office as second class matter and is credited to T. C. Jones, editor, with advertising rates upon application dated December 16, 1899.
The author argues for better roads through patient, systematic work led by an overseer. Drainage is key. keep the road center high and ditches on the sides to carry off water. Soil types vary. mix hill and valley soils to ease pulls and create a durable roadbed for future years.
A warning about burns and injuries from blenders is paired with a medical remedy promise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as the best cure for pain and healing of old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. W L Farrior druggist sells boxed guaranteed cures.
Circular from Tallahassee appeals to teachers and school officers in Florida to attend the State Teachers’ Association meeting from the 26th to 29th inst. A committee offers housing at low rates, orchestra concerts, and lectures by Dr. Shaeffer. An excursion on Friday includes a round trip fare of 1.50 to Carrabelle and Apalachicola with steamer ride to the Gem City.
A political column criticizes Frank Clark for his Florida House record and bid for Congress, recalling the cigarette bill and a press freedom law. It cites the Sanford Chronicle and Pensacola News, urges press unity, and comments on U S policy in the Philippines and Aguinaldo.
The text questions whether a baby is undernourished and suggests checking feeding quality. It emphasizes babies must grow if nourished and hints at possible past mistakes affecting digestion. It advises avoiding excess medicine and using common sense plus a small daily remedy.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a daily supplement for babies and nursing mothers to improve digestion and weight gain. It claims noticeable results from the first day and notes a price of $1.00 with availability at all druggists and from Scott & Browne Chemists in New York.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Rim Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire prognosis for stomach trouble and jaundice. She used seven bottles of Electric Bitters, avoided surgery, fully recovered, and gained weight. the remedy is guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold for 50 cents at W. L. Farrior’s drug store.
The article contrasts Republican calls for stable currency with Democratic silver and inflation arguments. It argues the era of cheap money failed to arrive, while gold output rose, prices climbed, and employment improved, framing Republican praise as unintended by their own plans.
A sensational pitch claims a monster devil fish represents constipation and promises a cure with Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad asserts the pills restore health to stomach liver kidneys and bowels and lists a 25 cent price at W. L. Farrior's drug store.
The Evening Call notes Secretary Gage’s figures show pensions as the second largest annual expenditure after military and government costs. It highlights pensions rising to 139 394 929 funded by the general public, concentrated north of Mason Dixon line, and condemns Republican control of public funds amid alleged pension bureau corruption.
Awful anxiety gripped the widow of General Kurham of Machias as doctors warned she might not live till morning. Mrs Lincolin, attending, recalls her plea for Dr King’s New Discovery which she credits with saving her life after battles with pneumonia.
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