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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented clipping quotes editorially on advertising rates in Chipley Florida and discussion of national issues. It mentions Secretary Hay, canned beef for the Philippines, and a debate on Imperialism, with critics from the Jacksonville Metropolis and New York Methodist ministers urging dancing and theater rules revision.
A fragmentary notice recalls Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing a Civil War wound after 20 years of ulcers. It also reports political talk at Ohio and the Florida canning factory push, urging local fruit processing and domestic investment to boost state prosperity.
The Abilene Reporter urges Florida and Texas to seize industrial chances and grow bank accounts through factories and better roads. The Times Union notes the South’s advantage with manufacturing, while the St Augustine Record argues good roads double farm transport and output.
The Sanford Chronicle condemns Jacksonville Metropolis push to trade the Florida governor’s power for moving the state capital from Tallahassee to Jacksonville. It denounces any pledge to deliver the capital as a payment for votes and warns against candidates accepting such terms. The piece questions Duval county’s delegation response to any pledged candidate.
The speaker condemns Jacksonville’s tactics to use the capital move as barter in the gubernatorial race. He argues the capital should be decided through businesslike channels, not by insults or coercive demands threatening nominations if Jacksonville is not favored.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life pills as a sugar coated health booster. It claims pills convert weakness into energy and mental power, offering a box for 25 cents through W L Farrior druggist.
Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis and Western and Atlantic railroads halted 1300 miles of tracks at noon as the funeral of James Cullen, superintendent of motive power, proceeded in Nashville. Engines bay bells and trains ceased while employees observed a five minute tribute. The gesture echoed a soldier’s volley and carried deep meaning for railroad men.
The proprietors of Dr King’s New Discovery have donated over ten million trial bottles to help the needy. The medicine is advertised as curing asthma bronchitis and diseases of the throat chest and lungs. W L Farror druggist offers a free trial bottle with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
Rev. D C Kelly, once close to Forrest in battle, says his faith came from his mother and wife and grew from superstition to life giving force. Forrest urged troops to attend services, blessed meals, and trusted prayers for safety and success. He died in peace with Cumberland Presbyterian ties intact.
The excerpt praises a general whose record surpasses need for ancestry and will be remembered with affection and sincere admiration. It emphasizes a man defined by notable deeds rather than lineage, crediting his legacy to achievements rather than pedigree.
Victims suffer stomach, liver and kidney troubles and general run-down symptoms. J. W. Gardner of Idaville Ind reports Electric Bitters revived his strength and appetite after months of illness. Available at W L Farrior's drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
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