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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
2
Hildred accepts Raoul's challenge to reform her husband and preserve his fortune. She vows to awaken Ulric Caraven’s sense of duty, starting with a small, hopeful act of gentleness using sprigs of mignonette, while Raoul pledges support and vigilance. The scene ends as the earl notices the wife’s fragrant gift.
In a tense dialogue Sir Raoul argues Ulric Caraven has true word, tender heart, generosity, and talent but a single mean act. He urges Hildred to mold a noble future by staying, guiding Lord Caraven from sloth to virtue and making him a better man.
The heroine walks the sunlit path with Sir Raoul at her side. She gazes at the four high walled enclosures and declares the pleasant place will feel like a church, a place she loves more than ever.
In Recollections Aubrey de Vere recalls an Irish tourist in Switzerland who ridicules Mont Blanc and Chamouni views. He extols Wicklow scenery and the O SullIvan Cascade as vastly superior to continental sights, challenging any magnifying glass to reveal true scale.
A skilled thief named Kate, previously jailed for looting a museum, proposed an audacious break into the Julius Tower at Spandau to steal the 18 million pounds set aside from the French indemnity. Though declared sane on appeal, he is now in an asylum, prompting questions about the fate of the war chest.
A humorous exchange with dialect about fatigue from wealth and everyday work. The judge notes even candy workers and beer brewers can tire of their trade, suggesting a rational perspective on desire and satisfaction.
Sune Old Frog George Emig of Bellevue Kentucky was breaking coal when a frog emerged from a hole in the center. The amphibian had no eyes. Emig is described as a reliable man who drinks Kentucky goods.
In this brief exchange from Tit Bits a speaker admires a distinguished man with white hair, praising his aristocratic look and noting a witty retort about owing the father. The dialogue hints at social satire and character contrast in a short vignette.
Secretary Day and the president discuss a generous peace reply to Spain as Cuba independence is demanded with the United States sponsoring a new government. Porto Rico cession, a coaling station in the Philippines, and waiving money indemnity are proposed to speed Havana relief while Ladrones and Carolines revert to Spain.
A New York World dispatch from Madrid notes Spain backs peace, urging McKinley to concede Manila and Puerto Rico and waive indemnity to end the war. Spaniards fear harsh terms and financial strain, while ministers and generals see little domestic resistance.
The One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana infantry marched from Camp Thomas near Chickamauga Park to Rossville and prepared for shipment to Newport News. The unit replaces the Fifth Illinois in First Division of the First Army Corps and the Indiana troops praised the Illinois regiment with goodwill.
War reports detail American occupation plans for Porto Rico. British transport Jelunga halted by an American cruiser in the Bay of Biscay. Germany withdraws fleet from Manila area as U S gains. Paris talks on Spain peace terms and future of the Philippines loom. Typhoid under control at Camp Alger. Illinois troops deny revolt rumors. Texas fever spreads to southern Kansas cattle.
The World's Madrid special claims Russia leads a continental powers effort to influence European actions over the Philippines and US interests. It says Russia opposes American or Japanese competition and has urged Germany, France, and Austria to press Manila and in peace talks to defend Spanish interests.
Honolulu erupts in joy after the Coptic brings news that the Newlands law was ratified by Congress, making Hawaii a U.S. territory. Citizens praise Harold Sewall for governor while Captain Sealby receives a silver cup for relaying the announcement.
The Journal reports Admiral Dewey at Manila has ordered the Raleigh and the Concord to seize eleven Spanish craft scattered across the Philippine Archipelago. Vessels include gunboats at San Miguel Luzon four at Port Royal Palawar Island and four tobacco laden merchantmen at Cazayan Luzon. English traitors at Batan coal mines are imprisoned and mistreated by Spaniards.
News from Key West reports a failed landing at Banas west of Havana by the Wanderer expedition. Spanish cavalry attacked after supplies landed, five Wanderer fighters wounded, and the group reportedly did not establish contact with Cuban allies.
Washington on July 30 reports the president issued a proclamation restoring the middle and western Saline reserves in the Cherokee outlet to the public domain.
Dr Mowers note from Des Moines reports M A Oppenheim seeking a patent for a puzzle titled The Battle of Santiago. The piece discusses patentability and utility, citing past examiner decisions and the need to file and prosecute applications. Ynomas G Onwie Co. offers free opinions and advice on inventions.
The Fuller & Johnson Mfg. Co introduces a riding plow called the stone dodger plow designed to prevent stone damage and injuries. The plow raises only the implement part upon striking a stone, leaving the sulky untouched, enabling any capable rider to plow. Models are available by mail with express handling paid by the company.
In a Harper's Bazar style note, a German prejudice against fruit is linked to the San Jose scale that infects lemons. The text warns of tiny specks on fruit, visible under magnification, as the cause of widespread commercial woes. The scale is described as pestiferous, hard to eradicate, and damaging to trees by drawing juice and causing death.
Fred A Wood president of the National Firemen's Association with Trans MissExposition managers plans a national tournament on the exposition grounds from September 5 to 10. Prizes total 10000 with equal funds spent on ground prep and buildings for contests and displays. Over fifty companies have signified intent to take part and railroads offer low rates. 50000 attendees expected. The 1878 Chicago event inspired a larger, threefold increase in contests and participation.
A broad-retell of liver health claims and remedies from early 20th century ads. It promotes Cascarets as a liver regulator and Allen’s Foot-Ease for soldiers and workers, citing testimonials and voicing social notes about army service and marriage offers.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as cleansing blood and liver to remove blemishes and improve complexion, promising pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious skin. It notes druggists offer ten 10 cent sizes with satisfaction guaranteed. A stray line mentions Paris street trees managed by a public official.
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