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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
4
A humorous exchange in a boarding house highlights a bet between Jenkins and a resident over making a woman at their table smile. The other boarders place heavy bets on who will succeed first.
The piece argues the aristocracy's luxury weakens vigor, blaming indigestible suppers, late hours, nerve strain, and inactivity for poor health. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as strengthening the stomach, purifying blood, and curing digestion issues.
A twelve year old girl’s school composition on gender contrasts contrasts boys and girls. It notes boys as loud and bold while girls are quiet until spoken to and then give careful replies. The piece critiques male behavior and adult roles with irony.
An aging father warns his daughter is too young to marry but the suitor insists on immediate nuptials claiming her consent is already secured. The tension centers on delaying the marriage despite parental concern.
The Alabama Democratic state convention on the third ballot named Col. William J. Samford of Opelika as governor. He won 288 votes with other candidates withdrawing to make the nomination unanimous amid enthusiastic support and a concluding speech. The event included a noon session proposing a constitutional convention to address state welfare.
A Washington dispatch reports the House on Wednesday moved to end the pneumatic mail tube service operating in New York Boston and Philadelphia. If approved the system will be crushed out.
Republicans of Massachusetts elected delegates and alternates to the national convention in Philadelphia. At large delegates chosen by acclamation include Senator Lodge of Nahant Congressman McCall of Winchester William B. Plankett of Adams and Walter Clifford of New Bedford. The platform affirms adherence to the St Louis platform and welcomes rejection of free silver coinage in favor of the gold standard.
A dialogue describes travel costs from London and New York to Cape Town, including ship fares, routes, and travel times. It notes rail prices within South Africa, telegraph rates, and suggests a man should carry about a thousand dollars for a return trip. Includes scattered ads and jokes from the period.
London war office dispatch from Bloemfontein dated April 25 reports Boer forces withdrawing from Wepener and a 4,000 to 5,000 strong Boer force remaining near the Lady Brand road. The note notes a small chance of Roberts catching retreating burghers.
A Baltimore News item describes men flocking to shops for neglige shirts and percale, showcasing rapid, casual buying. The saleswoman notes their self possession and quick selections, with plans to have garments shirtm a de in East Baltimore for around $1.50 versus $4 ready made.
Fragmented jokes and quips with several product pitches. References include Allen's Foot-Ease shoe powder, Hall's Catarrh Cure, Dr Knee Great Nerve Restorer, Carter's Ink, Grova's Tasteless Chill Remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and Piso's Cure for throat ailments. Includes light humor about Lent and a Portland/Porto Rico remark.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a cautious man who appeared healthy yet lacked funds to cover life insurance premiums. The exchange suggests a broader issue of affordability and perceived security despite outward robustness.
A brief exchange contrasts the Optimist who proclaims there is nothing like hope with the Pessimist who insists there isn’t for fooling a person, highlighting opposing outlooks in a compact quip.
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