Chipley News Notes and War Dispatches
The Gulf Transit Company in Pensacola lists sixteen October steamships the largest count in months. Hon W N Sheats returns from a West Florida trip. A South Carolina soldier says no progress against the Filipinos and 100000 men needed. The American Cotton Company leases Pensacola warehouses to store round bale cotton. T A C remark on Florida in Cuba and the Philippines and Dewey procession cheered in New York.
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South Carolina
The
American Cotton Company
Florida
Cuba
Philippines
Schley
New York
Self heal claim with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
An ad style note says Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson C cured a 18 month rectal fistula without surgery using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It quotes 25 cents per box sold by Patrick Bros. Also a Florida education debate quotes the Lake City Citizen replying to the Jacksonville Metropolis about state schools and the state superintendent’s children studying out of state.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson‘ C
Bucklen
Patrick Bros
Metropolis
Lake City
Public Astruction
Florida
Jacksonville
Sir Henry Irving on Shakespeare In Small Communities
Sir Henry Irving describes how reading aloud study and acting Shakespeare can be practiced in small communities away from major centers. The article, written during his summer holidays, will appear in the Ladies' Home Journal as Shakespeare In Small Communities.
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Sir Henry Irving
Ladies’ Home Journal
Shakespeare
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promote Health and Digestion
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy giving appetite, digestion, and energy. It notes price of 25 cents and claims of universal benefit for those with digestive issues. The Pensacola papers critique past advertising rate cuts and vow to avoid such practices.
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Dr. King
Tax Assessments for 1899 Washington County Florida
Statement of taxes assessed for 1899 charged to Tax Collector. For Co. pericdlurposes 4791.54 Polls 1241. eteeeeeee Co. Proper Co. Special Co. Building Fine and Forfeiture Total. Com pliance with Section 34 Chapter 4322 one of Wiaridea wane vl eivin W. B. Lassirrr Clk Ct. Crt. Washington Co. Fla.
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Wiaridea
W. B. Lassirrr
Washington Co
Fla
Reduction in price of the Savannah Morning News
The Savannah Morning News announces new subscription rates starting Oct 1. The daily plus Sunday is now 8 8 per year, with six months and three months options. monthly rates listed. The paper is described as reliable, accurate, and enterprising, printing all news daily year-round.
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Savannah Morning News
Morning News
Savannah News
Florida poll tax law outlined for delinquent taxes
The text explains sections of the 189% Florida law imposing a one dollar poll tax on men aged 21 to 55, funds directed to the county school fund, and collection rules tied to property taxes. It notes penalties, deputy roles, and that unpaid taxes become a lien on personal property after April 1, with enforcement possible with minimal legal process.
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Florida
T.hy
Philippine towns changed hands many times in war
A list details repeated captures and abandonments of Pasig Guadeloupe Mariquina Canita Antipolo Morong Santa Cruz Pagsanjan Longos Paete Novaliches San Mateo San Jose Nosegaray Angotha San Maguel de Mayuma Mexico and others, illustrating the heavy, repetitive labor and turmoil faced by troops in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Pasig
Guadeloupe
Mariquina
Canita
Antipolo
Morong
Santa Cruz
License Returns in Wash Day County Court
Public notice lists licenses returned under Florida statutes by County Judge D D Melvin. The October 1898 entry records compliance with license requirements and the official county actions on renewals and permits.
Otis’s claimed pacified Philippine territory questioned
The World notes Otis claims wide territory from Imus to Angeles but argues two thirds of it is unsafe near the railway. It cites repeated capture and destruction of towns like Bacolor Quingua Guagua and Macabee with many places left ungarrisoned, highlighting ongoing attacks in a supposedly pacified area.
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Guagua
San Isidor
Otis
Imus
Angeles
Lfe
Boy Remains Above After Farmer’s Death
A farmer’s son is described as staying on the farm for days, while the old farmer dies. In a heaven scene, the farmer asks about his boy and learns a boy matching the description had just died the day before near one corn stalk.
Electric Bitters credited with curing scrofula suffered by Mrs Brewer
Doctor D B Cargile from Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of years of scrofula. She suffered terrible sores on head and face with no relief from doctors. The tonic is praised as a top blood purifier and remedy for eczema, tetter, ulcers, boils and running sores. Sold by Patrick Bros druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
Patrick Bros
Great discovery by a countrywoman cures disease claim
A Shelby North Carolina firm reports a dramatic cure claim by a woman named Mrs. Luther Lutz who, after seven years of illness and three months of coughing, used Dr King's New Discov ery and slept through the night after the first dose. Two bottles are said to have cured her, with trial bottles free at Patrick Bros. drugstore and a guaranteed product.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Nammick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Patrick Bros. Drugstore
Farmer Boosts Boy for Out Of Reach Corn Ears
A Kansas farmer tried to harvest new corn by lifting his son to reach ears high on stalks. The scene describes an attempted corn picking method with the boy lifted toward the ears.
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Kanss
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