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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
2
The issue notes advertising rates in Chipley Florida dated January 14 1898. It comments on socialists seeking Alaska, war’s impact on Cuba trade, Texas cotton imports, and Eastern commerce. It cites pension list agitation causing cancellations and reviews the Florida School Journal Vol 1 No 1 from Quincy praising its content for teachers.
Senator Butler's bill would place telegraph and telephone systems under federal authority and lower tolls. The North Carolinian's bill gains press endorsement, while Congress is urged to favor the measure. President McKinley forms a central Cuban relief committee and solicits Florida donations. Governor Bloxham will appoint all state mayors to receive contributions and asks for a Florida donation point.
Governor Bloxham rules that when a county arrest of a criminal for whom a reward is offered occurs within the county the sheriff is not entitled to the reward. The sheriff’s action is considered his duty to arrest every offender within his jurisdiction.
Records from J W Lurton show Pensacola port handling for the L N railroad during Sept 1 to Dec 31 1897. Exports totaled 60951 bales of cotton with Liverpool 36301 Bremen 17500 Japan 7100 Mexico 50 bales. December reports by J M Roberts list exports by Bremen 5645606 pounds Liverpool 8867523 pounds Gulf Transit 2764270 pounds Mexican line 179247 pounds Japan 7796410 pounds other lines 1134800 pounds. Imports include pyrites from Spain 4701008 pounds and Mexican and other ports 1328382 pounds.
Mr J W Lurton of the L and N railroad reports new farming statistics from Pensacola division stations covering Santa Rosa to the Chattahoochee river. Crops include cotton 14 203 bales among Mobile New Orleans Savannah. corn 406 500 bushels. sugar cane 4 090 barrels. peanuts 115 115 bushels. sweet potatoes 157 800 bushels. melons 79 carloads. Fruit trees Peach 1 800 Pear 2 975. sheep wool 536 800 pounds. The notes say corn and sugar cane are early stages but expect larger corn production in 1898.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid by claiming clean blood improves skin. It promises blemish relief from pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexion with a ten cent option and higher priced pills.
Congressman Box declares a free silver Congress certain as Secretary Gage backs gold standard. The Republican position on bimetallism is under pressure with leaders seen as wavering on McKinley pledges, stirring resentment in some quarters.
Fragment discusses child wasting and claims cod liver oil is highly digestible. Mentions digestive facts in a scientific tone.
Fragment of a historical advertisement for Scott and Bowne chemists New York describing Scott's Emulsion with notes on composition and suggested use. It mentions its combination with phosphate salts and references a general claim about food intake and nourishment.
Commissioner Day notes the commission explains it cannot fix interstate rates, reducing public anger toward railroads. Tampa and Ocala sessions show a calmer mood with no complaints from shipping centers, signaling a shift in sentiment toward Florida railroads.
The author argues students benefit most from solid literacy, arithmetic, and geography rather than an endless sequence of higher studies and abstract aims. A well grounded pupil is better prepared for university than one overwhelmed by numerous endangered “isms” and elogies.
Swiss scientists remove the stomach from a dyspeptic and attach the alimentary canal to a pocket mill to digest food. The invention promises widespread benefits for seafarers, clubmen, workers, and households, enabling digestion without traditional meals and possibly eliminating cooking.
The advertisement proclaims United States consumers buy two million boxes annually of Cascarets and expect three million before New Year. It touts Cascarets as a delightful bowl regulator and a year round remedy with a money back guarantee from druggists at 25 or 50 cents.
A bill reported by the house committee on the election of president, vice president and representatives in Congress calls for a constitutional amendment to elect United States senators by the people and to extend House terms from two to four years.
The piece argues the proposed amendment would alter the balance between states and popular rule, retreating from the founders’ intent to shield states in the Senate. It notes the Senate’s distinct powers await two thirds and state ratifications, suggesting chances of passage are slim and that representatives will continue to be elected every two years.
A 25 year old belief that impure blood causes most diseases is linked to Browns' Iron Bitters. The formula once underpins the old Browns remedy and is claimed to have cured many. The ad notes Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
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