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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
2
The item notes mail classification at Chipley Florida with a 1899 date and editor advertising rates. It also mentions Aguinaldo near Manila and Otis, a tax values change in Washington County with an 841,344.01 increase, and a Lincoln quote about governance by consent.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. A separate comic remark about a locomotive crew mirrors humorous headlines of the era.
United States Circuit Judge Shelby ordered an injunction against the Railroad Commission and its attorneys in Huntsville Alabama restraining enforcement of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railway rate schedule and any further compulsory rates. The order blocks claims for damages tied to the commissioner’s rates and bars lawsuits on the matter. November 21 was set for arguments to be heard in New Orleans before Judge Pardee.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best pain killer for wounds and sores. The page also features a column criticizing the cost of occupying the Philippines and calls for bringing home correspondents if officials refuse to speak, questioning press coverage during the Spanish war.
An editor endorses Col. C. A. Choate of Pensacola for Florida Attorney General. He praises Choate as a lifelong student with vast legal knowledge and faithful, disinterested public service. The letter notes strong party backing and calls Choate the best man for the post.
The Savannah News declares the silver issue alive and central to politics. It praises William Jennings Bryan, notes his handling of finance and capital questions, and cites strong national reception to his Nebraska tour as evidence of enduring leadership and public awakening.
The Atlanta Journal questions US policy in Manila noting ministers praising war as evangelization and General Shafter’s call to conquer Filipinos. It cites rising drunkenness, expanding saloons, and argues the sword and Bible approach yields no moral progress. The piece ends by mocking the idea of bombing with Bibles.
The speaker asserts that President McKinley should grasp public anger over the Navy Department’s handling of the man who defeated the Dons at Santiago, signaling political pressure amid the scandal.
Official report covers the months of July August and September from the Washington County Public Instruction Board. Signed acknowledgments include B Bush as Chairman and W C Hockey as Secretary with office verification noted.
The Savannah Morning News announces reduced subscription rates starting October 1 for daily and Sunday issues. Rates include 1 year at $6, 6 months for $3, and 3 months for $1.50 with various options for daily with or without the Sunday issue. The paper touts itself as a reliable, accurate Southern daily issued every day.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a frightful illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain. He credits three weeks of Electric Bitters with a dramatic recovery and says they saved his life and robbed the grave of another victim. Patrick Bros. drug store offers them for 50 cents with guarantee.
In Keokuk, William Jennings Bryan paves through McKinley era imperialism with sharp wit and logic. He punctures the Philippine cause by asking if Dewey and Schley justify keeping islands and mocks the notion of improving Filipinos for profit or divine aim.
The New York World quotes Mr. Bryan urging a straight vote on a square issue and criticizes a man trampling rights. He says he will pursue justice locally rather than cross oceans, rallying public support.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia Pa declares Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after years of failing remedies. She reports chest pain relief and better sleep. Trial bottles free at Patrick Bros drug store with guarantee and price 1nc and $1.
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