Local Opinion and Political Commentary Reflections
A fragment from a Chipley Florida post office page features political commentary on militarism and immigration, criticism of government powder contracts, and editorials against press censorship. It mentions Rev Robert F. Rogers named convicts superintendent by Governor Bloxham, and notes resignations of W. F. Hillman, with general dissent over administration and South African news.
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Robert F. Rogers
Lake City
State Farmers’ Alliance
Bloxham
Vier
W. F. Hillman
Pensacola Nwes
New Life Pills Claim Headache Relief and Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for headaches and nervous ailments, promising pure blood and strong nerves for 25 cents with a money back guarantee. It also notes local druggist Patrick Bros. sells the remedy and claims. The Illinois Supreme Court ruling on shade trees governs property rights, and the piece ends with social and civic commentary on political candidates and calendar quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Patrick Bros
Barcelona visitor praises Electric Bitters in South Carolina
Mr. R. P. Olivia of Barcelona Spain spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and reports severe back head pains vanish after using Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach strengthens nerves and revives energy. Bottles 50 cents guaranteed and sold by Patrick Bros. druggist.
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R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S.C
America
All
Patrick Bros
Admiral Sampson Defends Role in Santiago Victory
In an alleged interview Sampson says Captain Chadwick wrote the letter that started the Santiago surrender and hints the Admiral claims credit for land and sea victories. The piece praises the fleet's actions but suggests he avoid speaking in cold print and to focus on sawing wood.
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T.u.&c
Sampson
Chadwick
Shafter
Santiago
Cervera
Bryan and McKinley Rivalry Shapes Coming Campaign
The piece argues Bryan is the sole viable presidential candidate, dismissing Dewey or other military contenders. It notes Bryan’s mastery of issues like anti trust and imperialism, and says gold Democrats support Bryan while conservatives shift toward populist principles shaping the 1900 campaign.
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Bryan
McKinley
Dewey
Chicago
Republican Party
Palmer
Buckner
Oliver Belmont
Henry Watterson
Richard Croker
National Republican Convention
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Metropolis
West Florida farmer G A Danley praised at Chipley farm visit
Grand Ridge Echo reports on G A Danley treasurer of the West Florida Agricultural Society visiting his 300 acre Washington county farm two miles west of Chipley. The article highlights his renowned farming skill, large orchard, crops and yields including one thousand bushels of corn and six barrels of wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Ridge Echo
G.A. Danley
West Florida Agricultural Society
Chipley
Washington County
West Florida
Danley
Danley Praised as Ideal Florida Commissioner Candidate
The article extols Mr Danley with a rich farm portrait showing fifty bushels of peanut and hog farming, a herd of forty well bred hogs, four horses and mules, two cows and strong dairy output. It urges Danley as Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and notes his roles with the World's Congress on Farm Culture and the Trans Mississippi Exposition. It closes with a plug for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a top heal-all.
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Iowa
Danley
Chicago
Florida
Omaha
West
Bryan's Campaign Demeanor Recapped by New York World
A World writer describes William Jennings Bryan's public speaking style noting minimal stage movement, a few emphatic gestures, and a calm trusted voice. The profile adds odd details about his habits, health, and daily schedule on campaign nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Siebras
Seldon
Narrow Escape Aids Groton Woman's Deliverance
Mrs. Adam Hart of Groton writes of a severe illness that settled in her lungs with a cough that led to consumption. After four doctors gave up, she credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, saying eight bottles cured her and she is now well. Trial bottles offered free at Patrick Bros. drug store with guaranteed refunds.
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Adam Hart
Groton, & D
Kings
Patrick Bros. Drug Store
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Clark
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Times-Union
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Florida Times-Union
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Flo
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Jacksonville, Fla
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Music House
Smith &Barnes
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JM. Clutter
1.2 & Ltd
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Pamphlest
A D.scarmichael
R. Wells
Aorney At Law
Chimley, Florida
York
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Leing
Chipley, Fla
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Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Newvik
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Times-Union and Citizen
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