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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
2
In Chipley Florida on September 23 1899 a satirical note mocks Otis and Dreyfus coverage from the New York World. The item recalls a store scene where a clerk guides a woman and she scolds him for his bowlegged walk.
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Promises pure blood and strong nerves, easy to take with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Patrick Bros druggist.
A clip quotes a controversial racist exhortation urging African Americans to behave to avoid mob violence. It also notes Secretary Hay’s take on Democrats’ issues and criticizes McKinley era trust growth. The piece ends by promoting the Semi-weekly Times-Union and Citizen Florida farmer department edited by Stephen Powers.
A Call editorial says Bayan is the clear Democratic choice, gaining party confidence daily. It predicts an ovation at the convention and a brilliant campaign that will teach Democracy pure and unadulterated.
The Florida Legislature enacts relief for Washington County exempting it from Sec 3 of Chapter 4557 passed May 29 1897 and amended June 8 1899 prohibiting fishing with nets under defined mesh sizes. The act becomes effective upon governor approval.
Citizens press for road improvements citing daily labor and deteriorating conditions. They urge County Commissioners to adopt a plan, reference recent state laws, and warn of benefits like higher land values, growth, safer travel, and boosted commerce while noting highway spending and railroad prospects tied to the harbor.
The article argues that after current contracts and authorized constructions finish, the United States navy will be immensely strengthened and rise to a higher grade among world navies. It asserts U S shipbuilding now surpasses others in proficiency with superior battleships.
The speaker expresses concern over an inherited illness and poor health with a cough and stomach upset from cod liver oil. They note medical advice to take cod liver oil but cannot tolerate it and seek alternative care steps.
An old advertisement extolls Scott's Emulsion as palatable and easy to take. It claims the formula supports recovery by toning the nervous system and feeding the body with cod liver oil.
The Alabama Kearsage and Kentucky exemplify U S shipbuilding prowess with top quality armor guns and crews. The Kearsage reaches 1744 knots in trials and features two story turrets. The Alabama is slightly heavier with a 368 foot length and 72 foot beam.
Mrs Hart recounts a grave illness that began with a bad cold and lapsed into consumption. After four doctors gave up, she used Dr Kings New Discovery, taking eight bottles to full recovery. Patrick Bros drug store offers trial bottles with guaranteed refunds.
A Spring Valley dispatch reports Emma Goldman spurring a 300 strong foreigner-led crowd through city grounds to a park rally. The procession carried a red flag, flags were refused to lower, and Goldman urged government attacks, while serving liquor to followers. The Pensacola News condemns such labor elements as unrepresentative.
The passage likens many women to bells out of time, describing them as cross, despondent, and ill. It notes their sweet dispositions have faded and hints at an available remedy, implying relief or treatment for these conditions.
An advertisement touts McELREE'S Wine of Cardus as a cure for weak women, promising restored vigor and calm nerves. It claims to strengthen the female organism, improve health, and attractiveness, with a $1.00 price and advice offered by The Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Chattanooga Tennessee. A Camden South Carolina physician endorses its use for falling of the womb.
The Pensacola Journal praises a New York paper for representing a national spirit as the Southern states advance. It lauds the South as the future wealth of the Union and notes mutual benefit from prominent recognition among readers in the region.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona, wintering in Aiken South Carolina, reports severe back head pains eased by Electric Bitters. The apothecary cure claims to aid liver and kidney trouble purify blood tone stomach nerves and body vitality. Sold by Patrick Bros druggist at 50 cents a bottle with guarantee.
An advert promises fast pain relief and healing from burns bruises and sores using Rucklen’s Arnica Salve. It claims to cure fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and offers a 25 cent per box guarantee sold by Patrick Bros. druggist.
The New York Journal credits the South for its material and cultural contributions to the nation and notes the region’s enduring burdens from Reconstruction. It highlights pensions, cotton, sugar, and manufacturing, and the burden of race relations after emancipation.
Eight acres two miles west of town and a 160 acre farm with good stock are for sale. The property includes one mile northeast of town and promises cheap sale. Apply here for details.
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