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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
2
May 12 1900 Chipley Florida notes a Dewey convention bidding lag among cities and Coxey plans to raise 100000 for a steel plant using non interest bearing hands, with farmers remarked as beans and grass keepers.
The Mayo Free Press criticizes a few delegates seeking a deadlock to win positions. It argues for honest, orderly selection of delegates and condemns those who rely on discord to gain political advantage. It also urges choosing an honorable governor candidate among current aspirants.
General Otis sails back to the United States from the Philippines amid mixed views on the timing of his homecoming. He recently sent dispatches declaring the war’s end and has repeatedly urged for more troops, amid reports of renewed Filipino attacks that killed American soldiers and wounded many.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D. C. suffered eighteen months from a rectal fistula and faced death without costly surgery. He treated himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, touted as the surest pile cure, and found relief. The salve sold for 25 cents a box by W L Farrior, druggist.
The Atlanta Constitution cites the New York Herald questioning if the Monroe Doctrine was abandoned when U S power expanded. It argues Root’s rhetoric risks eroding regional restraint and mocks his bellicose stance as a bluster. It notes German ambitions in the hemisphere and questions U S double standards.
The Jacksonville Metropolis reports Florida Democrats show strong unity with Bryan for president and McKinley unlikely, with incumbents facing easy nominations in the two congressional districts. The piece notes no bolts or opposition within the party and declares Republicans weak and Populists gone. It urges other states to note Florida’s harmony.
The paper clarifies the state tax cut to two and a half mills for 1900, noting it does not reduce school or health taxes. It traces the long pattern of rate changes since 1876, detailing past fluctuations from twelve mills down to four mills in recent years and explains the overall four mill total for 1900.
The Free Press argues state taxes are too high and urges a leaner administration in Tallahassee after the election. It says every department runs extravagantly and requests a legislature to relieve the people of the tax burden with state and county taxes totaling nearly 2 percent.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and sores on head and face. The remedy is praised as the best blood purifier and a supreme treatment for eczema salts, rhem and ulcers, stimulating liver kidneys and bowels. Sold by W L Farrior for 50 cents with guarantee.
Professor Stockbridge of the Florida Agricultural College cites cassava fed to range cattle as a profitable use for farmers in Florida. He reports that one ton fed with cottonseed meal and hay can boost cattle value, suggesting cassava could be valued at 108 tons as a basis for agricultural success, beyond pricing at starch factories.
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