War News Update on Army Prep and Naval Preparations
Washington reports a slow start to the war effort due to army shortfalls and delayed corrective legislation. Paymaster General Stanton estimates eight million dollars monthly to sustain 200000 troops for six months, with fears of longer hostilities. Monitors under construction at League Island advance toward service while naval attach Niblack takes duty on the Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanton
League Aste
Niblack
Oruieer Topeka
Washington
Congress
War Department
Cuba
Army of Occupation
Navy
Navy Department
General Miles
Crowninshield
Navigation Bureau
Tampa
Stanton
Martinique
Harvard
St. Pierre
Mahopio
Osnonicus
Manhattan
League Island
Berlin
Rome
Europe
Topeka
England
Madrid
Santiago de Calis
Greeley
Havana
Blanco
Naples Letter From Zeta Unborne Relnig Stirs Curiosity
A Naples diary entry from April 20, 1898, recounts a ship arrives harbor visit to Gibraltar and Naples. The writer describes the harbor, street life, poverty, and sights including Pompeii relics, Roman and Renaissance art, and a lavish hotel room. She notes the bustling streets, chapels, and vendors, plus meals aboard and a longing for war news.
Journey to Cologne Cathedral from Crefeld by Rhine
Julian Phelps describes a spring Rhine trip with Mrs Phelps from Crefeld to Cologne. He notes lush moist fields, village life, crosses along roads, and a climb of 450 to 500 steps in the cathedral tower for a broad Rhine valley view. He mentions reunion with Atlantic friends Huchendorff and Powell and reflects on U.S. war coverage from Bonn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Cologne Cathedral
Crereto
Germany
Botna
Millet
Angelus
Cologne
Rhine Valley
Hucbendorf
Powell
Atlantic
Bonn University
Huchendorf
United States
Paris
New York Herald
America
Julian Phelps
Meeting schedule details for organization at Ball venue
A fragment notes that W Bw G W R C groups meet on the second and fourth Friday each month at 2 30 p m at Ball venue. It lists initials for the groups and location but provides no additional context.
Tornado Toll Rises Across Iowa Illinois Wisconsin
Nineteen fatalities in Iowa focus list with many named victims near Riggs Junction Delmar and Stillman Valley. Illinois reports fourteen dead including Stillman Valley Adeline and Paw Paw victims while Wisconsin notes nine deaths with unconfirmed reports of more. Storms follow Mississippi River crossing into Illinois then move toward Cedar and Jackson counties. Property losses estimated around 800000 with widespread destruction of farms and lumber camps. In Wisconsin lumber region nine dead and reports of more bodies but unconfirmed. Also brief item: cyclone near Walworth kills Anna Fowler and injures several in Nebraska region. Presbyterian General Assembly opens in Wayna Lane Indiana with emphasis on home missions amid conflict.
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Ontango
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Riggs Junction
Michael Hinas
Maggie Malonee
James Malondy
Ross Maclonnry
Mary Cali
Delmar
Oba Allison
Pat Hints
Laura Clemenson
Francis Allison
A. D. Hiller
William Griem
Pronton
Onarles
Fiona
Thomas Mullen
Schuntler
Foreston
John Mass
Paw Paw
Mus
Frank Dwighester
Lanark
NicnoLas Beruetz
Jameel Hoover
John Hessler
Antigo
Sararz Bagg
Billings
Gooldiez Beeldon
Bonnington
Jonny Fosxure
B. C. Broxman
Zeigher
Mas
Elaner
Aterat Hania Fred Hange
Elmhurst
Heatford Junction
Goodyear
Stanwood
Cedar County
Iones County
Jackson County
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Savannah
Stiliman Valley
Pineries
Hoafford Junction
Mississippi
Towa
Mlinoia
Burglars Dynamite Post Office in Iowa Town
A post office in Junction, Iowa, was blown open with dynamite and burglars escaped with $200 in stamps and blank money orders and other papers. The incident occurred at 1:08 am after a sharp dynamite report and two revolver shots woke the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewst. Junction
Classic Patent Remedies Advert Fragment
A compact ad fragment touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims it soothes gums relieves pain and cures colic and diarrhea. Also promotes New Great South American Kidney Cure for urinary issues with rapid relief and sales claims. Mentions Shiloh’s Cure for cough and Don Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles, all from multiple sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Druggiats
Atlantic
Town
S. M. Geary
Pierson, Mich
DeWitt
Vic Emmett O
Grain O and elixirs promise better sleep and health
A collage of 19th century patent medicine pitches promotes Grain-O as a caffeine free coffee substitute, plus various tonics and laxatives. Advertisements claim restful sleep, appetite and digestion support, and quick remedies for coughs, kidney issues, and colds. Notable sellers include Vic Emmert & Co. and F Parsons & Co.
Whooping Cough Customer Endorses Chamberlain Remedy
A South Burgettstown mother reports her boy nearly died from whooping cough. Neighbors urged Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After a few doses the child improved and a bottle cured him. She calls it the best cough medicine in the house and recommends it. Sold by Vic Emert and H G Weber & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Burgettstown
Gale
Vic Emert
H. G. Weber & Ca
Not for Everything Swamp Root Promo says kidney remedy
An advertising piece promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary ailments. It claims urine tests can reveal kidney trouble and urges readers to request a sample by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with prices 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa
To all concerned you are summoned to appear at the Court House Atlantic Cass County Iowa on the 76th day of August 1898 at 9 o clock a m to attend the probate of what purports to be the last will of Mary Kusold deceased at which time you must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate In witness whereof the clerk of the district court has hereunto subscribed his name this 1st day of April 1898 Hy McConville Clerk of the District Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Naples
Italy
Gibraltar
Meditteranean Sea
Bay of
Napias
Vesuvius
de Holt
Cholea
National Museum
Pompeii
State of Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Iowa
Mary Kusold
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Washinaton
Porto Rico
Iowa State Medical Society
Des Moines
Edwin Hornibrook
Cherokes
Mouse
Waanixaton
House
Senate
Tongue
Zeta
Relnig
Serosa
Macdies
Barries
Zeva O. Renia
OWA
Brozan Bow
Neb
Walworth
Here
Oxford School
Anna Fowler
George Ash
John Alson
Presbyterian General Assembly
Wiyana Lane
Ind
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Sheldon Jackson
Vismmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis, Towa
DonWitt
Benak
Vie Emmort& Co
S. C. P. Jones
Milasburg
Vic Emmert & Co
Étomach
Brent
F. Parsons & Co., Druggists
Marl
Karl
Vic Emmert
Lewis
I Owa
Foley
Vie Emmoert
Vie Emmoert & CO
Pound
Atore
Shiloh’s
Vicpemar
S. E. Parker
Sharon, Wis
Vie Immert & Co
Shiloh
Vic Emase
M. J. Davis
Chestnut Street
Palmer & Findley
Weyler
van McGurdy
E. A. Tharnish
Irmen’s Old Stand
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Don General
Call
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