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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
2
A Richmond era roundup from August 24 from Ponce Puerto Rico reports typhoid fever cases and troop movements while editorials in Americus Georgia critique political influence in the war effort. It notes Santiago victory credit, Roosevelt politics, and tax fairness contrasts with a bitter view of military leadership and corruption.
The Nashville American argues against Northern claims that the South is unhealthy due to military camps. It cites Chickamauga as healthy yet notes fever persists from poor sanitation and contaminated water. It warns 40,000 troops require strict cleanliness and vigilance to prevent typhoid.
The Chicago News argues no party can claim credit for the war. It was fought by the people, for the people, and its costs are paid by all, not by any single party. Republicans claim credit for power, Democrats for being pushed into it, but the issue is bigger than party politics.
A Punch cartoon presents a maid age sixteen with a modest plea not for noble gifts but for simple respect and restraint not to giggle when teased. A secondary joke captions warships consuming coal like in winter and a quip about Quigg and his fiancée delaying marriage due to lavish wedding planning.
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