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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
2
In Chipley Florida on February 26 1898 official notices report state receipts from tax sale certificates and the apportionment of the state school fund based on average attendance. Washington County receives 74700 dollars with the 50 cents per pupil rate and other counties share 3438 dollars in total.
A miscellaneous patchwork of satire and political jabber about Spain Weyler Maine disaster and Democratic party tensions. It mixes an advertisement for Cascareta candy with sharp lampooning of politicians and references to Dingley and American manufacturing.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson returned from Florida where he studied local production. He reported a striking growth in the tobacco industry and noted that over 40,000 Cuban workers had come from Cuba, with Florida hammock lands likened to Cuban tobacco country.
The Savannah News notes Sam Jones announced candidacy for Georgia governor but argues he needs no extra publicity. It says Jones is already a living advertisement and a prominent, self-promoting figure in public life.
The Guatemalan president declares himself dictator and is killed. Uruguay teeters toward revolution while Costa Rica and Nicaragua remain uneasy. The piece argues Spanish American nations lack capacity for self government and would need significant reform before adopting Anglo-Saxon governance.
The disaster to the battleship Maine is deplorable and costly. The public seeks a thorough inquiry to determine whether the sinking was an accident or treachery, hoping to avoid war with Spain while warning Spain against provoking a war.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic treats biliousness sick headache furred tongue fever piles and other ills by stimulating the liver and intestines. It promises a money back guarantee and suggests trying a box at 10c 25c or 50c with a free sample booklet.
A Philadelphian who claims to make champagne from skimmed milk faces a skeptical market in Florida where rural residents can operate stills. The Tampa Tribune notes the local prohibitionist stance against innovative beverages amid traditional alcohol controls.
The Supreme Court upholds the Circuit Court ruling in C. B. Smith vs. Board of County Commissioners. Smith asked the county to pay him justice costs for criminal cases where defendants were discharged. The high court affirmed the lower court, a decision affecting Justices statewide.
The ceremony mockingly framed by Squire Tank Blossom mocks a wedding vow in Bill Williams district. It imagines a wife pledging endless care and support for a husband while humorously suggesting a divorce if needed, highlighting community conservatism and satire.
Washington reports indicate John Sherman may resign as secretary of state soon ahead of pressure from his family and friends. Embarrassing cabinet rift worsened by the De Lome affair shows Sherman was unaware of department actions, prompting renewed calls for his immediate departure after the incident concludes.
The Leesburg Commercial questions benefits from Florida’s Railroad Commission reductions as the Tampa Tribune and Metropolis denounce the agency as a costly failure. They argue no city shows clear relief, and say politicians use the commission to reward allies while shunning real reform.
The Mobile assembled Quarantine Convention of the South Atlantic and Gulf States after days of debate urged Congress to create a Department of Public Health adopt a uniform marine quarantine across ports and aid states in implementing it grant states exclusive control of internal commerce and allow local quarantine laws Florida supports the stance aligned with Governor Bloxham’s prior position.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy to cleanse blood and improve skin. It claims to purify the liver and remove impurities, promising relief from pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexion. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes with satisfaction guaranteed.
A World cable from Sylvester Scovel says experts now believe the explosion was caused by a submarine mine. The forward magazine and rear six inch magazine are intact, leaving only minor charges in the pilot house. American officials are convinced a mine caused the damage.
Advertised remedy for constipation promises complete cure though the product may fail to work. Druggists authorize refunds to dissatisfied customers.
Valuable to women and all ages Browns Iron Bitters is praised for curing backache and headaches restoring strength and color to the cheeks. Marketed as a universal remedy for sickly children and overworked men, it is sold by all dealers.
The piece urges a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the Maine disaster in Havana harbor. It weighs whether the blast was internal or external, notes the 8 p.m. magazine lock and 9:40 p.m. explosion, and calls for patience until official findings settle competing claims about torpedo or chemical causes and the heroism of sailors, including Captain Sigsbee.
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