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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1898
Page
2
The Sunday Call of Jacksonville, edited by Hamilton Jay, enters the Florida press scene as a modern paper focused on Jacksonville interests. The note reflects on Spain’s historical exploration and on cycles of civilization and progress.
An 1890s advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as restoring strength and rich red blood for weakness, aching bones, and wasted tissues. It urges timely use and claims broad dealer availability. The piece shifts to a political note about military service and loyalty, citing Colonel Bryan and a Tennessee paper’s caution about yellow fever risk in Cuba.
An old advertisement touts Casvarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle powerful medical discovery that cleanses the body, dispels colds, cures headaches and biliousness, and promotes kidney and liver health. It urges readers to buy a box for 10 25 or 50 cents, with a claim of guaranteed cure by all druggists.
Government bonds worth 200 million drew offers totaling 1.2 billion, showing strong public confidence. The issue favored small bidders with about 880 million allocated to buyers bidding 500 or less, and the bonds bear August 1, 1898 with first installments mailed July 26.
The Pensacola News suggests Spain may avoid total ruin by severing West Indian colonies and concentrating on internal resources. It frames rebellion drains, notes energy lack, and argues life depends on developing water and internal plans and prioritizing domestic interests after external losses.
A garbled advertisement touts Cascavets Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic that cures constipation and related ailments. It promises guaranteed relief or money back with a small 10c to 50c offer and offers samples and a booklet.
The commissioner of internal revenue rules that sending a telegram incurs a one cent tax per message. The law stipulates this liability and outlines the tax collection procedure for telegraphic messages.
The Ninth and Tenth Cavalry regiments are lauded for courage in Cuba. A wounded trooper, Rough Riders officers, and Lt Trull of the Seventy first New York all praise the colored troopers for fighting bravely alongside white regiments. They are described as steadfast under fire and ready to stand with Roosevelt’s men when the lead flies.
The entry notes a service linkage between Louisville and Nashville with Pensacola, Florida, dated June 20, 1898, indicating a scheduled transportation or railroad coordination affecting travel or freight routes. The brief mentions date and place without detailing schedule or passenger data.
Notice states lands in Vernon Washington County Florida will be sold at public auction on August 1st, 1898 to pay taxes due for 1897 plus costs of sale and advertising. The description covers only the necessary portions to cover the tax and costs.
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