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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
2
Governor Bloxham announced Samuel Pasco will be appointed ad interim United States Senator effective March 1, replacing the term ending March 4. The piece comments on Spain’s expected payment and criticizes Weyler Rivera and Blanco in relation to the indemnity and territorial losses.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for Sick and Nervous Headaches claiming they purify blood strengthen nerves and boost health. They are easy to take priced at a few cents with a money back guarantee and sold by Patrick Bros druggists.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best healer for burns sores boils and eruptions with a 25 cent price and guarantee sold by Patrick Bros. druggist. The piece also notes Hon. C V Holman predicting a Republican split in Washington potentially benefiting Democrats.
The article notes fifty Chinese sailors fought at Manila Bay and earned recognition from Admiral Dewey who asked for permission for them to enter the United States. It explains the law is mandatory and only Congress can grant relief, with potential objections from detractors.
The Democratic Executive Committee plans to meet in Vernon next Tuesday to recommend appointing W. T. Horne to the Board of County Commissioners. They assert broad district support for renewing his term and praise his fiscal management as chairman.
In a draft to the Executive Committee the writer urges reappointing W. T. Horne and J. M. Simmons and Jeff Anderson and Ed Evans, praising their past service and urging John R. Thompson to replace Rief Karl. The letter envisions a county board led by Horne Simmons Anderson Evans and Thompson as the best in the state.
Edina Missouri Register quotes a Kirksville Journal piece arguing against cries of conquest in the Philippines. The author accuses the United States of arming Aguinaldo and his troops, promising freedom then firing on Filipinos who imitate liberty’s founders, and calls the war criminal aggression.
Florida recalls a Seminole War request for funds and equipment from the nation, asking to be repaid later. The piece questions why the United States has admitted the debt but not paid, citing donations for education defense and harbor improvement. It notes Florida offered volunteers but lacked equipment.
A reader recalls doctors recommending cod liver oil as the remedy for consumption but notes many patients avoid fatty foods and dislike the oil’s taste and odor. The article promises a solution to make cod liver oil tolerable.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Phosphites as the enduring cure for throat and lung ailments. It claims improved taste and digestibility, stating nine of ten can digest it, and notes a price of $1.00 at all druggists with Scott & Bowne as the chemists in New York.
The Times-Union and Citizen decries delayed reimbursements to Florida for early wartime costs, accusing other states of advancing funds without legal basis. It argues the nation must honor commitments, compare with England, and avoid a confidence game as claims go to the Court of Claims.
Mrs Ada Hart of Groton writes that a bad cold settled on her lungs and consumption seemed sure after four doctors gave up. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds with saving her, saying eight bottles cured her and she is now healthy. Trial bottles free at Patrick Bros. drug store, regular sizes 50c and 1, guaranteed or money refunded.
The forthcoming Senate after March will include mostly seasoned lawmakers. Of eighty five elected, thirty one have served in the House and fifty nine in state legislatures. The piece notes the value of legislative experience and cautions that politics is a rare career for most, citing the influence of long exposure over new arrivals.
R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken S C. Weak nerves caused back head pains. After using Electric Bitters the pain left. He says the medicine is what his country needs and cures liver kidney troubles purifies the blood tones the stomach strengthens the nerves and revives the body. If weak or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed 50 cts. Sold by Patrick Bros. druggist.
The schedule lists special trains to DeFuniak on Saturdays February 18 and 25, March 4 11 18 and 25. Trains depart Pensacola and River Junction with intermediate stops at Sneads Grand Ridge Cypress Arianna Cottondale Chipley Caryvilla Westville Ponce de Leon and Arrive DeFuniak.
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