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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
2
Governor Bloxham proclaims February 4 as Arbor Day in line with a state education resolution. The issue notes Times-Union and Citizen's continued publication, compares rival papers, and reports on local health warnings about rumors of smallpox and the status of Pt. Washington cases.
The first test of the new grain elevator loaded 25,000 bushels of corn onto the Spanish steamship Gracia. Superintendent Whit labeled the test satisfactory and said grain loading will proceed regularly. Pensacola celebrates a new era in regional shipping growth and city expectations rise for the port’s prominence on the Gulf coast.
The Pensacola News argues Congress should pass the immigration bill to raise the educational and moral standard for new citizens. It says the measure blocks Europe’s view of America as a goal and imposes an educational test as the best guard, while allowing humane kinship provisions.
A Times Union and Citizen commentary questions Florida's justice, honesty, and public opinion. It urges citizens to examine whether weak are protected, strong restrained, the wicked punished, and funds used properly. It warns that without virtue, wealth and power will not sustain the state.
An old advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as especially valuable to women and useful for backache headaches and general weakness. It claims the tonic restores strength, brings a healthy glow to pale cheeks, helps sickly children and overworked men, and should be in every home. Sold by all dealers.
At a Populist leaders conference in St. Louis on January 13 a new party named the People's Party was formed. It declared independence from the National Populist Committee and will govern its affairs alone. Delegates endorsed referendum use for national decisions and backed a national Presidency convention to be held this year.
Fragmentary ad style notice touts cod liver oil with lime and whale extracts for nerve and brain health. Mentions Emulsion product by Scott and Bowne of New York with price guidance and early usage tips.
A mid winter Florida Souvenir to be published by the Jacksonville T U and C in February will feature articles by leading Floridians. Topics include history folklore citrus agriculture phosphate industry and more with prize money for top three general interest pieces.
Distressed parents seek news on 16 year old Willie Hunt who left Ashburn Georgia on Sunday morning the 2 inst. He is slender with light hair brown eyes and a fair complexion. He is quick spoken with a coarse voice and two upper front teeth plugged with gold. He was shabbily dressed and penniless. Any information should be sent to J. T. Hunt Ashburn GA.
Col William G Young of Capital National Bank reports from Dawson City that prices are extreme. Flour is scarce, beef ranges 1.25 to 1.50 per pound, beans and dried fruit at 1.00, shoes half soles 0.95, whiskey and cigars 0.50 each, and meals 3.50. Hotels closed due to grocery shortages. mail costs a dollar. delivery via Indians with dogs and snow shoes.
A farmer sells wheat to a thousand eight hundred dealers, each a small sale. Many pay late or not at all, leaving the farmer with scattered debts while the crop is gone. He learns to collect promptly and pays the newspaper editor, recognizing the burden of small, dispersed sums.
Consumers in the United States purchase Cascarets at high yearly rates, with strong satisfaction noted among users. The product is advertised as a year round remedy sold in 10, 25 cent, and 50 cent boxes, praised for its gentle, reliable relief.
The passage argues that every presidential cycle since 1872 shows a recurring pattern of alternating party victories. It traces terms from Grant through Cleveland and Harrison to predict a Democratic sweep in 1900, citing mid-term outcomes and party switches across multiple administrations.
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