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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1897
Page
2
An 1897 Chipley Florida excerpt urges subscribers to pay up as editors seek dues and references a Pacific Railroad reorganization dispute. It notes southern winter rail rates, Florida commissioners to Omaha 1898 exposition, a hostile Spanish press stance on war, and quotes on newspaper advertising as business barometer.
Treasury Secretary Gage outlines a proposed currency reform averaging calls to retire greenbacks and Sherman notes, fund government obligations as 2 1 percent gold bonds, coin treasury silver, empower national banks to issue notes, and cut circulating tax to admin costs with new bank capital rules. The plan aims at substantial annual savings and leverages gold bonds.
The Savannah News analyzes a proposed plan to issue about 260 million in bonds to fund a refunding program. It questions Senate support and presidential backing for a gold standard move, noting revenue shortfalls and tariff bill revisions that dull reform prospects.
The Times Union and Citizen notes Spain has not sent a reply but signals it will resist US meddling and press for Cuba's self government. It argues Sagasta offers limited concessions and may provoke war, while the US must not yield to European interference and may recognize Cuban belligerency if the conflict continues.
A Methodist service in Sioux City featured a violin offertory arousing a pastor’s prayer asking God to bless all except the fiddling. The Richmond Christian Advocate and St. Louis Advocate note the clash over the pastor’s temper in prayer, and regional disapproval of such kneeling gunfire.
The Evening Post urges explanations of the Union Pacific sale negotiations. It contends government directors aided a syndicate’s bid and exposed a planned eight million dollar theft on the main line and twelve million on the Kansas Pacific division. The World publicity forced Treasury defense and halted twenty five million in loot, but questions remain about the Kansas Pacific theft and government action to recover or cover the bid.
Scott's Emulsion is a strengthening food and tonic noted for flesh-forming properties. It contains cod liver oil emulsified with hypo phosphites of lime and soda, claimed to increase potency significantly.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a universal remedy capable of arresting flesh decay and restoring infants to health. It claims to enrich blood, stop coughing, soothe throat and lung irritation, and cure incipient consumption based on twenty five years of experience with tens of thousands of GASES. It urges buying Scott's Emulsion for $1.00 from druggists.
The St. Louis Republic notes the South enjoyed prosperity with factory hums and forges’ ring but faced a sudden ruin as the first shock of a calamity worse than flood strikes. The yellow fever path is portrayed as more disheartening than prior disasters.
A Pensacola News excerpt discusses disease fears impacting Southern industry after floods and praises the South's resilience. It also comments on Spain and Cuba, arguing for nonaggression while noting Cuba’s insurgents’ resolve and Spain’s dependence on Cuba for subsistence.
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