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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1898
Page
3
Busy week for Supt Lackey and awaiting word from the Executive committee. Campaign talk, melons for sale, real estate deals, school exams, and war news censorship fill notices. Attendance of Prof Lipes, visits by W B Barkley and others, and upcoming Florida Agricultural College commencement noted.
The notice promises six months free for two or more years and three months for one to two years if dues are settled. It also notes A Q Jones announces his bid for re election as Tax Collector subject to the Democratic convention. Sheriff Allen and others escorted prisoners to Vernon where Judge Swain sentenced them for defrauding the government and timber cutting. The piece warns to stop such offences and warns burnings will be punished.
The speaker urges constructing substantial brick stone or steel structures as the town grows. Emphasizes avoiding flimsy shanties and highlights higher building quality increasing value and demonstrating local prosperity after a recent fire.
An 19th century health ad claims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. The ad notes the remedy has been known and used for nearly a quarter of a century and is sold by all dealers.
The county commissioners meet with most of the board present. Vernon merchant T. J. Mobley sees strong trade as King Naval Stores Co. thrives. Sheriff Allen and Deputy U.S. Marshal Ball detained eight in jail Sunday night. Local notes mention rheumatism, good health, ready druggists, and a quiet crowd. The school board delayed by Chipley exams. Mobley plans to have his mill ready soon. Blackberries ripe. river low and fishing good. A widow credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief and cure after trying many medicines.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid claiming clean blood improves complexion. It asserts the product stirs the liver and purges impurities to cure pimples boils blotches and blackheads with doses priced at 10 25 and 50 cents.
Local notice states all debts to WM. WILLIAMS must be settled at Baxley’s store as the business is closing. In the owner’s absence A D Carmichael will receive payments and issue receipts.
Reports detail an initial American landing near Aguadores, engagements with Spanish forces, and a tightened blockade by Hobson's fleet. Washington officials acknowledge Dewey directing operations in Manila while battles continue around Santiago with heavy bombardment and reconciling war aims.
Lieutenant Hobson is praised as the hero of the hour for planning the project. The article highlights his leadership and the impact of his strategic vision on the program’s development and goals.
The Southern Amateur Rowing Association announces P. and A. railroad round trip tickets to Pensacola for the regatta. Sale dates June 12 and 13 with return by June 15. Rates vary by origin station from De Funiak Springs to River Junction, with prices listed for each stop.
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