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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
2
The notice outlines state and county Democratic nominees for Chipley Florida, including James B. Whitfield for State Treasurer and Dr. W. E. Coleman for Representative. It urges Democrats to vote next Tuesday and discusses currency debates and agricultural issues as context.
The Maritime Register reports 58 sailing vessels bound for Pensacola versus 38 for all other gulf ports combined, signaling a lively timber export season and the Gulf Transit Company’s growing exports. Led by the L and N railroad, Pensacola eyes becoming the Gulf’s largest shipping port, a goal supported by local citizens.
From the New York World commentary condemning Republicans for tariff, currency policy, and silver coinage. It argues voters were fooled in the last election and questions why a new Republican House should be elected, detailing perceived missteps and broken pledges.
The Atlanta Journal argues the Spanish peace commissioners must stop delaying and drop demands to saddle Cuba’s debt on the United States. It says the US stance is firm against accepting Cuban debt and warns Spain may persist with tactics, but US negotiators will be less tolerant of delays.
The Congregational ministers of New York discussed sin at their association meeting. Some argued dancing, drinking, gambling, Sabbath breaking, theatre going, card playing and other offenses are sins, but opinions varied on their relative wickedness. The majority concluded sin is a nobility based on personal viewpoint with a desire to do right behind it.
A compiled roster appears featuring I L Whiddon Mrs S A Whiddon Irvin Allen JS Bashaw J R Shomaker D A Brown Mrs M C Lassitter and W O Butler with a date reference 4 13. The fragment suggests a local notice or attendees list from a social or organizational gathering.
The document lists inspectors and clerks for state and congressional districts up to District 15. It names clerks and managers for each district, with accompanying counties and districts, and notes the list was ordered sent to the Hipley Banner for publication.
A long note praises Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling remedy for all ages. It claims it contains key elements of good health and is widely sold. The text then references the Schley Commission in Porto Rico and the Sampson Commission to Havana, noting the Spanish presence ending with the flag supreme.
The passage mocks ongoing protests against Blan co’s outrages and notes Yon’s indifference. It suggests Schley’s rapid actions have annoyed Washington, rumors claim he’ll be reassigned to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A decisive commission for Havana is urged.
An old style medical claim promotes Casvarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant gentle kidney liver and bowel cleanse. It promises to dispel colds relieve headaches fever cure habitual constipation and biliousness with boxes priced at 10 25 and 50 cents and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Notices indicate a wedding event with circular receipts and bill notes. Circulars record payments and statements about the forthcoming ceremony across business ledgers and vendor accounts.
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