Florida Democratic Ticket and Public Notices
A Florida newspaper item lists Democratic ticket candidates for state and local offices including State Treasurer James B. Whitfield and Justices R. F. Taylor and F. B. Carter, with other races noted. It also quotes Gainesville Sun on quarantine law and tax stamp requirements affecting property deeds and purchase price disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Whitfield
Supreme Court
R. F. Taylor
F. B. Carter
Constipation Cure Ad and Political Reference Letter
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy as a permanent cure for constipation with 10¢ or 25¢ prices and a money back guarantee. The letter criticizes Secretary Alger’s camp inspections and questions Florida federal appointments, suggesting regional manipulation and an aim to Africanize the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
A Toast to Our Flag at an International Campaign Supper
At a campaign supper, captains from England Russia Turkey France and America offered toasts to the flag. Each spoke of national symbols, with the Russian praising the barn and stars, the Turk the moon of Turkey, the French the cock of France, and the American the stars and stripes, as the Englishman invoked Britain’s lion to claim victories over other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
Turkey
France
America
Great Britain
United States of America
Col William J Bryan Urges Subscriptions to Strengthen Democracy
Col William J Bryan urges readers to support the weekly newspaper by paying a yearly subscription in advance. He laments editors who sow seeds yet reap little and asks supporters to back the cause, candidates, and party through steady funding of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Florida Health Official Declares No Yellow Fever In State
Jacksonville letter from the State Board of Health states there is not a case of yellow fever in Jacksonville Tampa or Key West nor anywhere in Florida and that there has not been a single case in the state this year. Josrein Y Porter M D State Health Officer of Florida signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
State Board of Health
Florida
Tampa
Key West
Josrein Y. Porter
M. D
Republican Campaign Club clash ends in anti-Scarlett victory
In St. Andrews a split within the Washington county Republicans produced a victory for the anti-Scarlett faction. L. M. Ware was elected president, J. A. Bennett vice president, and F. T. Brown secretary, reaffirming commitment to fair play and majority rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews
L. M. Ware
J. A. Bennett
F. T. Brown
Washington County
McKinley backs Florida’s Jos E Lee to steer Republican ranks
President McKinley favors Jacksonville figure Jos E Lee as a pivotal influence in Florida factional politics. Lee has been rewarded with the collector of internal revenue post for the state, succeeding Geo W Wilson, editor of the Times Union and Citizen, after already holding the customs post in Jacksonville. Both Florida Republican factions struggle to build a solid white party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Jos. E. Lee
Florida
Internal Revenue
Lee
Jacksonville
Washington
Republican Party of
Geo. W. Wilson
Times-Union
Citizen
Republican Party
Repubican
South
Common Sense Farming Advice on Diversified Cropping
The article argues against narrowing to a single specialty, stressing farmers should first produce on the farm for family and stock. After meeting basic needs, profit from a few money crops should be pursued, balancing marketability with feed value and leaving ground available for rotation. It warns that over specialization risks debt if a crop fails.
Profitable Farming Through Crop Rotation and Stock Feeding
The text advocates planting early peas for stock feed and ground utilization, followed by turnips and winter rye for spring greens. It suggests sowing rye after cutting, then peas and oats for late green food or fodder crops like corn or barley. It emphasizes maintaining soil fertility, varied on‑site feeding, and a strong money crop as sensible, profitable farming.
Sure Thing for You Cascarets Ad
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed liver and bowel tonic. It claims constipation and related ills cause biliousness headaches fever and more. It offers 10c 25c and 50c sizes with a free sample and booklet.
Disappointed Republican laments Florida party splits and leadership
A Times-Union correspondence from Orlando dated Oct 7 argues Republicans must build a Florida organization without coercive leaders. The writer criticizes John G. Long and calls for a new party front to oppose Democrats, while urging unity and integrity in the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
John G. Long
Orlando
Browns Iron Bitters Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement extols Browns Iron Bitters as a cure for weakness, loss of ambition, aching bones, and wasting tissues. It promises to restore strength, soothe nerves, and “make your blood rich and red,” claiming superiority over costly medical courses. The product is said to be sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Alger
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
All Dealerz
Aguinaldo presses self government demand before peace commission
The Filipino delegation led by Aguinaldo and Agoncillo arrives in Paris to argue that Spain must cede the Philippine islands and that the islands should be allowed self government with US support. They assert their people are capable of self rule but will accept US guidance if proven mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Paris
Peace Commission
Spain
Philippine Islands
United States
Agoncillo
Philippines
America
Ry Eenington
Atlanta Journal
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H. E. Day
J. M. Bryan
J. L. Morgan
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Dr. W. BE. Coleman
J. W. Williams
A. Q. Jones
R. C. Horne
T. J. Monney
G. B. Bus
W. F. Russ
E. Singleton
John L. Morgan
Gainesville
Col. Bryan
Times-Union & Citizen
General Aguinaldo
Cardus
Ladies’ Rat Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Louisa Hale
Jefferson, Ga
Casvarets
C. Cotton
Avtorney AT Law
Westville
Court House
D. Carmichael
Chipley, Fla
J. Jones
Chtipley, Fla
Eagan
Logan
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Pensacola Florida
Firstudicial Circuit
United States Court
Pensacola
Tallahassee
Supreme Cours O
Liddon
Holmes, Jackson
J. M. Clutter Music House
Smith & Barnes
Kimball
J.m.clutter
Palatox
Pens Cola
Lee Thomas
West Florida
U.S
Tech
Hlightoot Ae
Marion & Marion
Ae & Experts
Civil & Mechanical Engineers
Polytechnic School of Engineering
Applied Scien Laval University
Patent Law Asation
American Water Works Typ Eee
New England Water Works Assoc
Surveyors Association, Assoc
Cauty of Civil Engineers
Washington, D. C
Montreal
Can
World Chipley Banner
Wblte
Chipley
Chipley Banner
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
Millibond
Hmr
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Jon Brissen Warner
Mopolitan Magazine
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
DeFuniank Soga Business College
Nak
H. F.cooke
PrinceFuniak Springs
Industrial Bulletin
Union
Sam
W G Powell
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D.h.ferry & CO
Detrot, Mich
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