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Newspaper

Chipley Banner

Location

Chipley, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1900

Page

4

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Strength

A vintage ad extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the standard blood preparation. It asserts rich vigorous blood nourishes nerves and muscles, linking the tonic to remarkable cures and overall vitality.

Chestnut bell tale charms a church in Michigan visit

A Chicago man tours Michigan with a dozen chestnut bells causing church chaos when bells ring during a minister's sermon. The minister asks for softer bell ringing and later visits the bell bearer to share the tale and accept a bell.

Chicago Michigan Jonah Mother New York Sun

Giant sea weed of the South Seas described as 800 feet tall

A Washington Star excerpt reports on an eminent naturalist describing a colossal sea weed called nereo cytis. The plant reportedly grows 200 to 300 feet deep and forms balloonLike structures six feet wide that rise to the surface. Ropes from its stem are used in the South Seas and the dried balloons serve as vessels.

South Sea Islands Washington Star

Rough On Alfred

A quotation from Puck jokes about a photo to lift spirits, bidding farewell to Alfred with affection and humor. The line suggests lighthearted banter and a cheerful coping mechanism through recalling a cherished image.

Alfred Puck

Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away

A vintage patent medicine collage promoting No To Bac and similar tonics with claims of quick cures and universal remedies. Contains a Deafness cure pitch, kidney and bowel health notes, and miscellaneous quips and slogans from period advertisements.

Bac Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Goebel Leads Kentucky Legislature Backing Blackburn

After four years in retirement Senator Joseph C Blackburn was chosen by the Democratic caucus in Frankfort to succeed Will Lindsay in the U S Senate. Goebel led the caucus amid demonstrations as Blackburn was nominated and the vote was largely unanimous. Whallen faced bribery accusations and court actions continued as Goebel allies promised sensational developments. The legislature convened with Goebel allies in key posts and Governor Taylor urged repeal of the Goebel election law.

Joseph Clay Blackburn Frankfort William Lindsay United States Senate Blackburn Kentucky Goebel Alexander Hays McConnell Deboe Senvator Farris United Action Senate Thomas Blackurn Whallen Harrell Louisville P. Wat Hardin Franklin Circuit Court Poyntz and Fulton Taylor Mackay Cochran Cantrell John H. Whallen Senator Harrell Louisville Trust Company Sheriff Bell Jefferson County Trust Company Speed Bell Legislative Committee Claude Desha William Cromwell South Trimble Franklin Commonwealth House John P. Harwell Breckinridge County Bradley

Open Door Policy Seen as Secured By Secretary Hay

Secretary of State Hay announced that negotiations with Great Britain Germany France Russia and Japan to maintain an open door policy in China have been eminently successful. Favorable replies have been received from the major powers and Italy is the only one not yet replied. a favorable answer is anticipated from Rome.

Hay Europe Japan China Great Britain Germany France Russia Italy London

Canadians Help Capture Boer Laager With Forty Prisoners

A British relief dispatch from Dover dated January 1 reports 100 Canadians from the Toronto company with 200 Queenslanders under Colonel Richards and Colonel Pilcher leading 290 Cornwall light infantry. They left Belmont at noon, reached a laager near Cooks farm, and after a turning movement by Major Derougemont, captured the laager and 40 Boers. Casualties were two killed, three wounded, one missing, all among the Queensland contingent.

Toronto Company Richards Derougemont Ryan Cornwall Light Infantry Pilcher Belmont Cooks Farm Queensland

Florida man dies by gas asphyxiation in Jacksonville hotel

W. J. Hadden of Madison Florida destroyed the room gas supply at a Jacksonville hotel and was found dead from asphyxiation. He was from a wealthy Florida family and had traveled widely, prompting surprise at the act.

W. J. Hadden Madison, Fla Jacksonville Florida

Open Fishing Season Brings Floridians Joy

Florida fishermen celebrate the open fishing season starting December 31 as hundreds earn their living from fishing. Preparations such as provisioning boats, tackle, bait, and plans for a successful season filled the days leading up to the flare of activity and high hopes for a strong year ahead.

Florida

Wage workers in Pittsburg gain 5 to 10 percent raise

Twenty five thousand Pittsburg men receive wage increases of five to ten per cent, with larger gains for some. About 14,000 work for Carnegie Steel, 6,000 for Jones & Laughlin, and around 5,000 for United States and National Glass companies.

Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Company Jones & Laughlin United States and National Glass Companies

Wheelmen Seek Congress Funding for National Highways

The League of American Wheelmen plans to ask congress to appropriate five million dollars for the construction of improved highways across the United States. President Keenan of the L A W has arranged for an early bill presentation.

Congress League of American Wheelmen Keenan United States

Training a Child Will Through Feelings, Not Arbitrary Rule

A discussion from the Woman's Home Companion argues that shaping a child's will relies on guiding his feelings and emotions. Parents should let children choose within limits, advise before decisions, and reflect after unwise choices, using emotion as a pathway to moral development.

Anna Wikel Robertson

Building Costs Rise Amid Surging Demand and Material Shortages

A Chicago Record excerpt explains how a sharp demand surge and depleted supplies have driven up costs for iron, lumber, plumbing, and hardware. Contracts rose from five to twenty five percent, with overall building prices climbing from $250000 to $350000. The piece notes widespread activity among architects, builders, and investors despite scant stock.

Real Estate Exchange Chicago

Transvaal Spy Uses Rabbit Keeper Gag for Escape

A Boer spy in World War era reports on Fort Pitt defenses and uncovers a secret tunnel. He is captured at Fort Clarence for a discipline violation and becomes a rabbit keeper to gain trust. After weeks he sends full escape plans to Pretoria using his covert post.

Transvaal Johannesburg Chatham Fort Pitt Fort Clarence Pretoria

Georgia farmer makes syrup from watermelons at scale

A Georgia farmer pioneers watermelon syrup by halving melons, extracting pulp, pressing juice, and boiling for twelve hours. From 270 melons valued at 5 to 6 dollars wholesale, he yields thirty gallons of syrup sold at 50 cents a gallon, a new enterprise for the region.

Georgia Philadelphia

Bitters praised as cure-all in Yonkers Statesman note

The excerpt extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion biliousness and liver trouble likening good laws to the tonic effect. A brief unrelated dialogue references a rich uncle and a family resemblance in the Yonkers Statesman style.

Hostetter Bill Jill Yonkers

Beauty product ad promises clear skin with Cascarets

An old drugstore advertisement touts Cascarets as a cheap beauty aid. It claims clean blood and skin improvement by purging the liver, promising to fade pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion. The copy targets druggists with guaranteed satisfaction and prices of 10, 25 and 50 cents.

Stolen or Borrowed Kiss Quip Spars in Chicago News

A playful exchange on a stolen or borrowed kiss appears in a Chicago News item with the miss preferring a borrowed kiss because it can be paid back. The recall notes a vitality tonic, Dr Kline's Invigorating Tonic offers a free $1 trial bottle for two weeks at 931 Arch St Philadelphia, founded 1871.

Chicago News

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