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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
2
Notice from Chipley Florida dated May 20 1809 announces post office subscription rates and advertising terms. It comments on a post mortem army beef examination and remarks on wealth, Horace Greeleys fishing quote, plus a critique of Fifty fifth Congress expenditures and future war tax revenue needs.
The item extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for health and vigor, praising energy and brain function while advertising the product at 25 cents. It then comments on legislative relief for Supreme Court justices and proposes extending work hours to eight per day six days a week, arguing for productivity gains.
The piece compares lawmakers to voters who overestimate railroad management skills. It laments excessive law hampering railroads and praises careful, practical handling of railway affairs by industry, noting a shift toward sober governance and real business focus.
Volcanic eruptions aside, skin eruptions and sores are treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy claims to heal ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts burns and chapped hands among others. Sold by Patrick Bros druggist at 25 cents a box.
The Georgia legislator Hon Wm L Wilson is cited for his adamant opposition to expansion and the Philippines purchase. An anecdote with Mr Proctor frames his view that only Manila holds real value, while the rest offers shooting privileges for a price.
Cobb County Georgia legislator N A Morris proposes a bill to speed trial and public execution for assault cases. It requires trial within five days of arrest and hanging within five days of conviction, with Supreme Court review within 24 hours if a new trial is sought.
A critical review accuses the Court of Inquiry into the beef scandal of exonerating the higher ranks while condemning no one. It claims the president shaped the report to avoid punishment and hints at political motives behind the cabinet and contractors. The piece ends by urging voters as the final court.
The passage notes a wide split among editors on the impact of editorials versus news pages. It argues some journalists believe editorial voice has diminished as readers form their own opinions, reducing the force of the editor’s arguments.
An advertisement touts MIELREEL'S Wing of Cardus as a cure for menstrual disorders and pains across a woman's life from youth to menopause. It claims universal relief with a dollar medicine and offers expert advice from the Ladys Advisory Department of The Chattanooga Medicine Co. Readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Rouena Lewis of Conaville Texas praising back pain relief.
The Brooklyn Eagle editor argues the editorial page is the paper’s main strength reflecting character and conscience more than the news pages. He asserts strong editorials sustain influence and action, while papers with weak editorials lose power despite bright news.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois saved from consumption by Dr Kings New Discovery after a month of treatment failed The druggist recommended it she used six bottles and regained health She now does housework and is well Free trial bottles offered at Patrick Bros drugstore Each bottle 50 cents or 1 00 guaranteed and sold with a guarantee
An editor revels in free rides and favors yet endures scorn for passing complimentary tickets. He gifts advertising, puffs concerts, underwrites church festivals, and prints posters at half rates, all as part of duty. Town pays in ingratitude while others are praised for smaller gifts.
For sale a 40 acre farm one and a half miles south of town with 35 acres cleared and fenced. No buildings included. Property to be sold cheap. Information available at this office. Apply here.
The proposed amendment to elect circuit court judges and state solicitors failed in Tallahassee after extensive debate. Lawmakers rejected the measure, leaving the current appointment system intact.
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