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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
2
A compact page features editorial riffs on government finances and corruption in Manila, criticism of Otis, and praise for the DeFuniak Herald. It notes Joe Blackburn’s Senate election by the Kentucky legislature and hints at controversy over Governor Taylor’s certification.
A health claim advertisement urges readers to use Dr King’s New Life Pills to restore vigor and bodily function. It touts mental and physical energy and notes a price of 25 cents at W. L. Farrior’s.
The piece mocks petty town critics who demand more growth from enterprises. It recalls an editorial convention toast: to save an editor from starvation pay for his paper, from bankruptcy advertise, from despair supply news, from profanity write clearly, from mistakes bury him, but from the next world give gospel sugar coated.
The Pensacola News argues for reform of Florida revenue laws criticizing Ohio and Florida systems. It cites Mark Hanna’s exile as hypocrisy and questions perjury temptations, urging scrutiny of lax tax laws that burden real estate holders amid personal property concealment concerns.
Timely information from Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio saved two lives. A woman plagued by a frightful cough was urged to try Dr King s New Discovery and was cured as was Mr Long of pneumonia. The remedy treats throat chest and lung troubles with trial bottles free at W L Merrier s drug store.
The Florida Chautauqua presents its strongest talent lineup yet with able leaders and a wide range of platform entertainers, lecturers and artists. The musical program features Rogers band and various concert groups, while Biblical studies will be led by top scholars. Sessions run from February 14 to March 27 with Saturday programs highlighted. Copies of the full program available from Mr. N. Colver in DeFuniak.
The Chattanooga Medicine Company publishes Cardus Weather Chart and Calendar for 1900 a twelve sheet 13 by 20 inch calendar with gilt hanging strip and brass loop. Each month shows large daily figures with DeVoe weather forecasts moon phases holidays and legal dates. Send 10 one cent stamps to Chattanooga Tenn to obtain a copy from the Banner office.
The Journal argues the U S should not offer mediation between England and the Boers. It says neither side asked for arbitration and that American intervention would be impertinent and potentially ridiculed. The piece notes a president might act if petitioned but would appear foolish otherwise.
Tampa calls Con precemse S. M. Sparkman the favored successor to Mallory. Citizens in West Florida join in support, predicting Florida will be in the swim with Sparkman in the Senate and allies in the House and districts.
It saved his leg. P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. It also treats ulcers burns wounds boils piles and pain. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by W L Farrior druggist.
A period advertisement advises mothers to use emulsion in a baby's bottle, with dosages from one fourth to half a teaspoonful several times daily, and larger doses for older children. It claims rapid improvement and nourishment for both mother and child, noting pharmacists in New York sell the product.
Mayor Bowden investigates license occupation tax valuations and warns merchants against under valuing stocks. The Jacksonville News urges universal adherence to the law to meet an emergency measure and protect public spirit.
General Freight Agent F C Shepard announces E M Rumph named horticultural agent with HQ at Evergreen Alabama. Rumph oversees horticultural interests south of Decatur Alabama and offers guidance on fruit vegetable and tobacco growing, inviting farmers settlers and interested parties to contact for information and assistance.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a case of long term illness as a form of slavery. He describes his wife being helpless for five years and after using two bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered enough to turn in bed unaided and regain strength.
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