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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
2
A jumble of old remarks and ads from Chipley Florida dates January 21 1899 includes a subscription notice and press quotes on Cuba the gold standard and protectionist policy plus local egg seller notes and moral maxims. The clippings mix political commentary and advertisements with few clear events.
The editorial warns reformers not to violate individual rights in seeking reform. It cites North Dakota proposing penalties for not voting and warns state-mandated voting could erode ballot autonomy. It stresses the citizen’s duty to vote but opposes coercive measures that devalue free choice.
Washington report shows both Florida senators favor a free Philippine government and may oppose ratification unless the treaty is amended. Senate divisions grow with Democrats leaning against ratification. Hale Mason and Hoar also oppose the current treaty terms. Pasco and Mallory have not yet spoken in the debate and may address constitutional questions later.
Governor Bloxham proclaims Arbor Day in Florida designating February 3 1899 to be observed in schools and communities. The notice urges tree planting and beautification of grounds and bears the Great Seal and signatures of Governor W D Bloxham and Secretary Joan Crawford.
A Florida lawyer notes the jury’s incorruptibility underpins the justice system and warns that a packed jury is an evil, arguing that public order hinges on jurors’ duty and that corruption would threaten the Constitution, the nation, and future governance.
The Times Union warns that prosecutions against M S Quay are driven by political opponents seeking to intimidate the Legislature in the United States Senate selection on January 16. It suggests the attempt to rush trials and secure a guilty verdict reflects a conspiracy to influence the outcome, likening it to a national security threat.
Physicians note the disease varies in each case with no consistent symptoms. The claim urges Browns' Iron Bitters as a universal cure for stomach, blood, and nerve ailments and says it is sold by all dealers.
The Jacksonville Metropolis demands public information on the status of the juvenile reformatory authorized by the Legislature eighteen months ago. Bids were invited for a site over a year ago, yet no progress is explained. Children remain in state prison or jail, and the public seeks accountability from state authorities.
A Dutchess-like editorial notes that the United States exports 100 million iron products while facing a 45 percent duty on iron manufactures. It accuses two giant monopolies, the American Steel and Wire Company and the Federal Steel Company, of rapidly raising prices to force higher costs on American buyers.
An advertisement touts Casvarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle pleasant medical discovery. It promises cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels and relief from colds headaches fever constipation biliousness. The copy urges purchase now with guaranteed cure from druggists featuring price points in vents.
The article contrasts Cleveland and McKinley bond ideas and cites a Times Union report on McKinley era war bonds. It notes 325 000 subscribers with 77 860 000 of holdings passing to 1 001 owners and later to under 3 000 persons, questioning private ownership's moral value.
The Secretary argues that distributing securities to the people would bind them closer to the Government, while critics label it clap-trap. They contrast two plans, noting the 3 percent issues fetch no competitive bidding and that premiums from the Cleveland plan would have netted 6.0 million, while the popular loan plan yields no profit.
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