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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1898
Page
4
A Philippine insurgent leader is described as a beautiful heroine who braves gunfire and cannon yet remains unwounded. The text extols longevity and vitality, mentioning Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy and Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds. It notes Chilean shops opening at midnight and closing during siestas.
The Lewiston Falls reach a flutter point each year, rattling windows and waking residents as tremors spread across both cities. People fear strange noises and imagine phantoms as the night air shakes doors, while some inspect for revolvers and seek sleep with burned matches in the jambs.
Mrs Patrick Daneny of West Winsted Connecticut writes of relief from female weakness and displacement after using Mrs Pinkhams Vegetable Compound She says she slept at night could walk without pain and could do her work again praising the medicine and advice.
Franklin Nebraska resident Miss Gente Dunxin describes long lasting pain and irregular menstruation then reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she feels like a new person and has recommended the remedy to friends.
The eighth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion opened in Atlanta with thousands of veterans arriving by rail. Officials arranged badges meals and lodging while the program featured welcome speeches by city and state leaders and a festive tocsin of songs and cheers.
Kingston reports to the New York Evening Post that Cu bans arriving from Siboney confirm General Garcia’s death, a claim shrouded in secrecy and speculation. Spanish refugees linked to General Blanco consider the tale credible though details remain undisclosed.
At Burlington the Vermont Democratic State Convention endorsed the Chicago platform of 1896 and nominated a slate headed by Governor Thomas Malone and Lieutenant Governor A. A. Olmstead. L. W. Glough was chosen treasurer, B. Davia secretary of state, and Richard D. Preble auditor.
The president issued a general order extending postal communication between the United States and Santiago district and other districts. Revenue from the service will fund its expenses, and United States postage stamps will be used for the mails.
Confederate Veterans favor Richmond as the site for the Confederacy battle abbey. Trustees of the Memorial Association met in Atlanta and recommended Richmond as the location, a report adopted by a large majority at the U G V session, signaling strong support for the project.
Rumor swirls at Annapolis that Admiral Cervera plans not to return to Spain but instead make his home in Boston after hostilities with the United States conclude. No authoritative source confirms the claim.
Advices via the Empress of India arriving in Vancouver from Hong Kong report Manila is ready to surrender. The backbone of Spanish resistance is broken, and a show of force to bombard the town may force capitulation if officials do not yield.
German Americans in New York urge a middern battleship gift to the national government with armed and equipped status. They plan to open a headquarters soon and ask compatriots in other cities to form sub committees. Endorsed by leading New York German Americans.
Mrs. Adams wife of Rev A R Adams pastor at Bland ineville Bland reports six years of suffering with stomach pain weight loss and nervous distress. After doctors failed she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with her recovery following six boxes and now resumes work with a renewed appetite.
A New York Ledger excerpt explains causes of sprained ankles and multiple treatment methods. It notes adhesive plaster strapping from ankle to knee to limit swelling, elevation, hot applications, scientific massage, and antiseptic rubbing to aid recovery.
A brief account traces a New Zealand sheep from slaughter to shipment for London markets. After killing and dressing, the carcass cools ten hours then thirty six hours in refrigeration, skin and fat trimmed, stored, encased in a cotton shirt, and placed for sea voyage. Cargocraft ships used for tropical routes carry thousands of carcasses per voyage.
A collage of early 20th century patent medicine pitches promises quitting tobacco with No-To-Bac, curing coughs with Piso’s, and nerve restoration with Dr Kline’s restorer. Claims include guaranteed cures, free samples, and trial bottles from various Chicago New York and Philadelphia suppliers.
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