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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
2
Gen Joe Wheeler calls the Philippines favorable for military action, while Otis has not yet seen the advantages. Pensacola News adds editorial staff update with Charles A Choate’s return. The piece also questions presidential patronage and notes anti imperial sentiment over the white man's burden.
A collage of items includes Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotion promising fast pain relief and healing, plus international headlines about China, Japan, and domestic editorials. The page also features a farmer girl's advice column urging country living and an editoric note on timely news submissions.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It promises pure blood and strong nerves, easy intake, and a 35 cent price with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Patrick Bros. druggist.
The Manchester Union cites a calculation showing that 40,000 troops for seven months cost 100 million to seize 300 square miles of Luzon. Extrapolating to 51,000 square miles, it warns the public that the price to take and hold the entire island and then the Philippine Islands would be staggering for American taxpayers.
The piece argues that the national financial policy must be the top issue in the coming campaign. It warns that Bryan should not delay this priority or risk division within the Democratic Party, as the leadership reflects the mass view demanding the money question lead.
The Pensacola Paper Mill marks ground breaking and the start of continuous operation in a secret process that eliminates pine drawbacks. The plant shows modern facilities and aims to produce Manila paper of high quality at 3 to 5 tons daily, with profits expected as expansion plans unfold nationwide.
The piece argues that after Spain, a longer war with the Philippines will require higher funding. Congress may authorize bonds and higher taxes, plus broader duties and new levies. With an army possibly growing to 75,000 or 100,000, annual costs could reach well over 100 million, a figure critics deem too low.
People have been known to gain flesh by taking SCOTT'S EMUL DION. An ounce supposedly starts digestion so the patient can absorb ordinary food and gain a pound for every ounce in some cases. The text notes a certain amount of flesh is necessary for health and that one can obtain it by taking the emulsion.
An old SCOTT & BOWNE chemists advertisement notes a product line with a stated price of 1.00 and a weather dependent claim about thriving or stopping. The fragment references New York based druggists and a general consumer notice.
Competent military critics warn that daily campaign expenses will not fall below 50000 dollars after additional troops join Manila forces. Even victory may require a sustained army of occupation to govern a resistant Filipino population, a burden the nation cannot easily explain away.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia says Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cured her years long hacking cough. She reports chest pain relief and first good sleep in years and endorses the remedy for throat chest or lung troubles. Price 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottles free at Patrick Bros. drug store. Guaranteed.
An act prohibits fishing in Florida fresh water lakes with seines nets or by any set device or by shooting or gigging. Violators face fines up to 200 dollars or imprisonment up to six months or both. Prima facie guilt arises from boats with seines or nets. Small cast nets allowed for bait. Home consumption and own land fishing exempt. Approved June 3, 1899.
The Metropolis urges businesses to advertise or exit, claiming ink is trade steam. It notes many fortunes come from newspaper ads and outlines sales reps paid to visit customers, arguing country weekly papers should carry more ads to ease wholesale outreach.
The Times-Union recalls how Filipinos react to the Yankee yell and compares past Civil War cries. It notes Federal cheers were regular and sustained and wonders if modern yells boost morale or strike fear in the enemy as veteran figures like Joe Wheeler might feel at home amid such yells.
Philadelphia man Jno Oliver recounts a near fatal illness with jaundiced skin sunken eyes and loss of appetite. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters the first bottle produced notable improvement and three weeks of use restored health. He credits the remedy with saving his life and freeing him from the grave. Sold for 50 cents at Patrick Bros. drug store.
The passage contrasts many women as cross and nervous, a burden to themselves and other women, with their sweet dispositions faded and their lives likened to out of tune bells. It then notes there is a remedy they can use.
An advertisement claims McElree's Wine of Cardut restores female health, calms nerves, and increases vigor. Priced at £1.00, it offers medical advice via The Chattanooga Medicine Co and notes a testimonial from Rev J W Smith.
The New York Sunday World announces a free music album offer from Sept 3 to Nov 5. It will mail ten original songs with colored covers, plus an art portfolio, Sunday Magazine, and a comic weekly for 50 cents total, with back issues available after Sept 3.
A 160 acre farm with good fencing lies one mile northeast of town and is described as a fine opportunity. The notice states all above property will be sold cheap and invites inquiries at the address.
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