Industrial notices and local musings from Chipley Florida 1899
Intered at the post office in Chipley Florida on July 22 1899. Industrial pursuits in West Florida allegedly pay better than elsewhere and local notices discuss advertising rates and a Geneva Journal mention. The column comments on federal proceedings against Mor mons, Canadian Alaska boundary tensions, and a quip about Alger and Pingree over potatoes and beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Florida
Earth
The Appetite of a Goat and Local Mills Open
A witty ad notes Dr King s New Life Pills boost appetite and digestion for 25 cents. Pensacola Paper Mills begin producing Manila paper from pine pulp waste, with five tons daily capacity and fifty jobs, using a secret chemical process led by manager R Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Pensacola Paper Mills
Discovery of
R. Thomas
Governor appoints committee for humane convict camp plan
Governor Bloxham names a committee to devise a humane yet profitable scheme for state convict camps. The appointees are Hons. E. S. Crill of Palatka J. W. Watson of Kissimmee and Judge J. T. Bernard of Tallahassee. The trio is expected to carry out the duty with confidence.
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Bloxham
Crill
Palatka
J. W. Watson
Kissimmee
J. T. Bernard
Tallahassee
Loss to All: Major Thomas Woodruff Dies in Cuba
Major Thomas Woodruff, long linked with Florida troops, died of yellow fever in Cuba. He served as inspector and instructor of the Florida State troops at formation and on Governor Boxham’s staff as permanent military instructor. Had war with Spain not broken out, he likely would have become Colonel of the First Florida regiment. His death is a sincere loss to Florida.
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Thomas Woodruff
Cuba
Florida
Florida St
Bloxham
Soath
Boxham
Woodruff
War censorship in the Philippines sparks broad public anger
A review by Edmunds argues the US war in the Philippines rests on questioned pledges made to Filipino leaders before Dewey and Spain. It condemns Manila press censorship as un-American and tyrannical, noting officials conceal current events and fuel public distrust. The Boston Herald voices the wave of discontent across the nation.
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ex-Sen
Edmunds
Philippines
Spain
Manila
Dewey
Mr. Edmunds
United States
Philippine Islands
Boston Herald
Journal
Mortgage Lifter pamphlets urge Southern hog raising progress
The Agriculture Department issued two pamphlets from Secretary Wilson’s Southern trip. Suggestions to Southern Farmers compiles lectures from the Vicksburg Interstate Farmers’ convention and Hog Raising in the South by S M Tracy argues the region can and should boost hog production. The South still relies heavily on western pork despite gains in local hog farming.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
South
Wilson
Vicksburg
Southern hog raising praised as profitable nationwide
The Department of Agriculture reports hog farming can be highly profitable in the South due to cheap feed, favorable climate, and disease resistance. Expert Tracy urges southern farmers to use pure bred hogs, build shelters, and avoid overreliance on corn while noting packing houses will follow regional hog supply. The Atlanta Journal calls the pamphlet valuable for Southern farmers.
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Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Mr. Tracy
Texas
Florida
South
Tracy
Atlanta Journal
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long running scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The note claims it is the supreme blood purifier, effective for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It strengthens digestion and organs. Only 50 cents, Patrick Bros druggists offer guarantee.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita I. 'S
Brewer
Patrick Bros
Southern Agriculture Gains Spotlight in Southland Census Review
The Chattanooga Times analyzes census figures showing Southern farm capital rising nearly a billion dollars from 1870 to 1890 despite gold standard shifts. It notes 1880–90 farm value growth of about 20 percent in the South versus 11.8 percent nationwide, with gains in farm implements and livestock, arguing against pessimistic generalizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga Times
Southern farm experts defend agriculture against alarming census claims
The piece argues Southern crops and livestock values have risen while crop prices fall, asserting the census of 1900 will worsen the South's perceived calamity. It condemns claims that Southern agriculture is deteriorating as harsh, slanderous, and damaging to the region's reputation.
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Industrial Commission
South
Bucklens Arnica Salve Falsely Promoted as Pile Cure
In West Jefferson Ohio Renick Hamilton suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and doctors warned of death without expensive surgery. He claims to have cured himself using Bucklens Arnica Salve five boxes sold by Patrick Bros. druggist at 25 cents a box.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Patrick Bros
Laurel Hill Agricultural Fair Set for October 7 1899
Eric von Axelson of the Yellow River Railroad organizes a large Laurel Hill fair in Walton County on October 7 featuring county agricultural exhibits, races, games, and amusements. Local merchants donate merchandise for 48 premiums, with cash prizes and cheap excursion rates plus free transport for exhibits.
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Eric von Axelson
Yellow River Railroad
Laurel Hill
Walton County
Woman’s cure with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption
A Shelby North Carolina woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, credits seven years of illness and a three month cough to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. After using two bottles she reports perfect relief and cure. Trial bottles offered free at Patrick Bros. drugstore with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hammick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Patrick Bros. Drugstore
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Chiley Fla
T. Cu, Jonas
Chipley, Fla
Geneva Journal
Hro. Lamont
Utah
Pingree
Alger
Canada
Alaska
England
State Railroad Commission
Uncle Sam
M. Tracy
Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station
Southern Agric
Benj
Liddon
State of Liddoy Attorneys
John Kagan
Cau Bet
Pensacola
Wate
First Judicial Circuit of
United States Court
Supreme Court of
State of Florida
Ashington
Holmes
Jackson
Eagan
J. M. Clutter Music House
Smith & Barnes
Kimball
M.clutter
Cola
West Florida
Pamphlest
Wausau
Chipley
Honda
Marion & Marion Patent Solicitors & Expert
Polytechnic School of Neering
Laval University
Patent Law Association
Association
New and Works
Ast Bool Surveyors Association
Assoc
Orvicks
NEW York World Chipley Banner
Hansy
Fane
Con Npolitan
Brissen Wacker
Mopolitan Magazine
Tivington-on-the-Hudson
New York
DeFuniakings Business College
H. F
Prin DeFuniak Springs
Onal
Scientific American
Industrial, Bulletin
Fla
Union
G Powell
Mgr
Ferrys Seeds
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