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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
2
The fragment shows a Chipley Florida post office notice with second class mail information and advertising rates. It includes a Governor Tanner remark and various local slogans and anecdotes from Palmetto News, plus marketing lines and a Cure Constipation Forever promotion for Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
The Kansas City Star asserts the press defends civilization safeguarding liberty and progress. It questions what upholds the helpless and stands against oppression, confronting corruption and wrong without fear, proclaiming the American free press as the conscience of the nation.
In Chicago Captain Sigbee warns a bold heart and full purse are needed as war looms. He argues for movable naval defenses and stations from Maine to Alaska, prioritizing ships and docks over land forts to deter and strike back. The piece cites protection of the Philippines, Antilles, and Pacific isles, with emphasis on a strong navy and global dominance.
The article argues against annexation, noting the islands' distance, costly military and naval commitments, administrative burdens, and risks to the Monroe Doctrine. It cites estimates of 50,000 garrison troops and annual costs near 100 million, suggesting paying Spain up to 40 million might be wiser than acquiring the Philippines.
A critical view questions spending forty million to secure titles in the Philippines, arguing Spain gained its hold by force and the money should fund local needs. The piece condemns debt financed by borrowing, opposes forts and barracks, and warns of growing pork-barrel politics in a Republican year.
The Times-Union and Citizen argues for a unified federal approach despite costs and criticisms. It warns against portraying domestic dissent to foreign observers and notes Europe’s watchful stance on American generosity and policy.
A Florida editor laments the burdens of writing editorials while facing distractions from a schoolgirl seeking help with a geometry problem and a lively street scene featuring a revival and cat courtship. The author quips that such chaos resembles Sherman’s war, noting that some envy the editor despite the turmoil.
A 1900s style advert promises a sure cure for biliousness headaches fever piles and other ills from constipation via Cascarets Candy Cathartic a liver stimulant. The ad guarantees cure or money back and offers 10 25 and 50 cent boxes plus a free sample and booklet.
News says Salvador Nicaragua and Honduras establish a federation named the United States of Central America leaving Costa Rica and Guatemala out. A triple executive will govern with one representative from each country and a presidential election planned for March. The piece laments self government efforts as largely failed and humorous or tragic.
A 25 year history lauds Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy. The ad asserts it contains elements of good health and benefits men, women, and children, with Browns' Lion Bitters sold by all dealers.
Treasury figures for October show war costs reaching 160 million dollars with an eight month projection of 80 million. Total war outlay near 240 million, funded by 200 million from bonds and 25 million from extra war taxes, leaving a 85 million surplus if taxes hold. Dingley tax receipts suggest a 14.5 million ordinary deficit, implying over 100 million yearly shortfall. A revenue plan may be needed to balance both ends.
An ad extols Casvnrets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery that cleanses the entire system and aids kidneys liver and bowels. It promises relief from colds headaches fever constipation and biliousness and claims to be sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists with prices listed.
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