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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
2
Don Dickinson backs Bryan in 1900 political race. Aguinaldo jokes and McKinley quips appear alongside a satirical take on a proposed federal civil service education bill. A local postmark and advertising rates note reflect early 20th century newspaper context.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and nerves, priced at 25¢ with a money back guarantee. The Sanford Chronicle comments on Senator Taliaferro’s Quay vote, criticizing his alignment and predicting political fallout and possible retirement.
The Gainesville Sun urges immediate provision for a thorough geological survey of Florida. It notes vast phosphate beds, iron ore in Levy and Alachua counties, and other valuable deposits, arguing state resources should be ascertained and that the next Legislature should appropriate funds for the survey.
F M Higgins of Seneca writes he suffered for years with piles before using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports two boxes fully cured him and calls it the surest pile cure on earth. The salve, sold by WL Farrior, is priced at 25 cents with a guarantee.
A Journal editorial claims the United States faces a repeat of postwar carpetbag misconduct in Cuba and Puerto Rico. It notes Cr. F. Neely, former Cuba post office treasurer, arrest for embezzling about 36 000 pounds with 6 000 found in his trunk, and urges broader probes into Cuban administration and bonds.
The U S Industrial Commission report urges states to employ and control prisoners in productive labor, warns against private capital profits, and favors abolishing lease systems. The New Orleans Times-Democrat and Pensacola Press call for ending convict lease and progressively using convict labor on public works.
The piece urges Congress to end or reduce stamp taxes on medicines not dispensed by doctors, arguing the levy harms the public and drains capital. It notes treasury surpluses, war tariffs, and warns that taxes on common carriers burden shippers while being unnecessary and vexatious.
The text condemns expanding wars and rumors of wars while warning against importing criminals, annexing mobs, and betraying citizens. It argues against nullifying the Monroe Doctrine and advancing imperial ambitions and urges adherence to constitutional limits and representation.
The World notes the London Spectator views the Monroe doctrine endangered by Britain and Germany. The piece argues the real danger comes from America’s own imperial policy under President McKinley. It likens reprieve offers to Artemus Ward’s tale of debt relief and warns Europe may seize the moment to meddle in the hemisphere.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports Dr King's New Discovery cured her years of hacking cough. The ad promotes the throat chest and lung remedy at 50 cents and larger sizes with trial bottles free and guaranteed satisfaction at W L Farrior's drugstore.
The New York Pendulum argues New York remains crucial with 36 electoral votes and a history of party swings. It notes the state’s pattern since 1860 and suggests a Democratic victory is possible in the current national race.
The note outlines Twain’s nomination acceptance and a planned country tour. A startling tale from Philadelphia man John Oliver describes recovery from severe illness after using electric Bitters, claimed to have saved his life and spared him death. Sold for 50 cents at Wool Farrior's drugstore.
The Confederate Veteran edited by S A Cunnington in Nashville shows rapid growth with 84 issues by January 1900 totaling 1,195,452 copies. Annual averages listed from 1893 to 1898 range from 7,083 to 19,100. Subscriptions for the Veteran and the Banner offered at club rates. copies available through the Banner office for veterans unable to subscribe.
Mark Twain told a London audience he is running for the presidency, citing a lack of candidates. He extols a flexible platform embracing temperance and immorality, gold standard and free silver, and lists varied roles from editor to burglar as his qualifications.
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