16 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
1
Daily arrivals present a selection of muslin and gauze underwear, corsets, waists, sun umbrellas and parasols, shirt waists, wrappers, fans, silk mitts, and related summer wear in assorted shades.
The week included multiple small notices and events. Maud Burrell ended a successful term of school at Fairton last Friday. John Kiser and wife welcomed their fourth child, a girl born June 10. Delbert Chase of Ida County visited after the death of his father Mr Hurd. Dr Hurd died suddenly while driving a bull to pasture, age 67, a lifelong Democrat and father of B H Hurd.
The article notes five Americans killed and several wounded as Spaniards fail to retake a fort. It claims around 300 Spaniards were slain by marines and Marblehead shells. Gen. Schaffer sails with 15,000 troops toward Santiago aboard thirty transports, escorted by 14 armed vessels led by the Indiana. Second Manila expedition sails with 3,500 men, totaling 6,200 westbound. Uncertainty and partisan commentary follow regarding Hawaii annexation, Germany, and domestic politics.
Mrs. F W Schenken and children visiting relatives. Andrew Miller and Ewaleé Kallsen fished at Prairie Creek with few suckers returning. Rumors of drunken fish joked about. Twin bronchos caused county commotion when found nonexistent. Sympathy extended to Burk family on twin boy death. Prof Harrington finished school term and plans Chicago visit. Chess match planned between Carle Kane Center and Snow Ground-Hoge Corners. Co C passed through with Ben Schwartz firing four shots as train moved on.
Spencer's Grove recounts a successful reunion with the junior company G delivering a flawless performance. Notes cover Shrader Academy closing, Cedar Rapids visits, picnics near Urbana, and local church events including ice cream socials and Children’s Day. A large gathering with speeches by notable figures and martial music marked a Democratic rally atmosphere.
A reader cites use of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and respiratory illness. The testimonial claims eight bottles cured the reporter, who says she was saved and now a wolf woman. Trial house free at J S Brubaker s Drug Store. Regular size 500 and 1.00. Guaranteed or price refunded.
Citizens of Vinton prepare for a Saturday evening entertainment by the Only Original decision's Projectoscope Co touring the country. The act, praised as a top-notch novelty, is promoted by Manager Gaasch of the Opera House, with tickets urged for early purchase. The notice also relays political chatter from a Benton county Republican convention and critiques of sensational journalism, ending with a plug for Electria Bitters at Brubaker's Drug Store.
The piece notes neighboring towns Garrison Urbana Van Horne and possibly Shells burg and Mt Auburn may join in Fourth of July festivities. It suggests delaying the Old Settlers Reunion to avoid clash, while allowing locals to travel for celebrations. The week brought heavy rains across the region damaging crops with record rainfall in Fontanelle and Greenfield and widespread flooding.
The piece lambasts British policy and warns against abandoning the Monroe doctrine. It cites a Tampa report that John A. Full of Des Moines is named judge advocate in Maj. Gen. Coppinger's division, calling it nepotism as fathers and sons fill positions and salaries rise.
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