President Proclaims Cuba Free and Independent Island Nation
The president outlines a wartime vision, calling Cuba a free nation while deferring Puerto Rico and the Philippines to potential military rule. He urges a 100000 strong army, endorses navy expansion, and notes economic and national unity gains amid the war. The message cautions against recognition of Cuban insurgents and favors Spain reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Long
Enorensa
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Spain
The Maine Crisis and War Preparations in 1898
The text recounts the Cuban crisis around 1898, noting reconcentration deaths, Red Cross relief, and the Maine disaster in Havana. It describes Congress authorizing 50 million for national defense, and the subsequent declaration of Cuban independence and US demand for Spain to withdraw, with key diplomatic moves and the Spanish minister's departure.
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Lfe
Maine
Havana
Cuba
Duora
W Wrough
Naval Board of Inquiry
Spain Declares War as Diplomatic Break Ends Talks
The report outlines the outbreak of war after Spain withdraws its Washington minister following a U S joint resolution. It notes Congress declaring war, mobilization of forces, and casualty totals for Army and Navy amid the Cuba conflict and the capitulation of Cervera’s fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Woodford
Madrid
Washington
Cuba
United States
Mehomivy
Congress
Army
Navy
Grain-O proposed as a coffee substitute for children
An early 20th century notice touts Grain-O as a grain based drink replacing coffee for kids. It claims Grain-O provides more health as intake increases and notes it tastes like coffee while costing about the same. The piece mentions grocers carrying Grain-O.
Marquette Chosen Official Hay Fever Association HQ
Marquette Michigan has been selected as the official headquarters of the Western Hay Fever Association for 1908. The Citizens' Committee arranged lodging for attendees and the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad offered reduced round trip tickets with descriptive material for Hay Feverites.
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Marquette, Mich
Western Hay Fever Association
Citizens’ Committee
Chicago and Kastern Illinois Railroad
Marquette
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
R.R
New Orleans & Florida
C.yf
St. P. Ry
C. L. Stone
Dr Kay's Renovator Claims Help for Constipation Digestion Sleeplessness
An Omaha reader letters claim Dr Kay's Renovator eased years of constipation digestion problems and sleepless nights and offers free advice samples and a 68 page book. The notice also advertises tobacco habit cure and a tobacco product sold by Leez Allen.
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A. McCoy
South 27Th St
Omaha
Ned
Dr. Kay
B.J. Kay Medical Co
Neb. Sala
Leez Allen
Grain-O new food drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain-O the grain drink praised for safety for children and adults alike. It resembles mocha in color but is made from pure grains and easy on delicate stomachs. Sold by grocers at 347 the price of coffee, V5e and 25e per package.
Save Your Life Kidney Tabs Drovavis Kitney
Warns that kidney and bladder disorders lead to Brights disease and dropsy. Claims miraculous cures from Drovavis Kitney Tablets and urges sending for a free booklet. Sold by druggists or by Dr N C Davis Frankfort Ind at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Bright
N.C. Davis
Frankfort
Ind
New Dining Car Service Adopted by C E I Ry
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway adopts a dining car plan where passengers pay for what they order. All meats served are a new a la carte selection with prices described as very reasonable considering quality. The plan began October 1 and is said to be popular with increased patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Eastern
Ilinois
No-to-Do Cigarette Cure Ad by Sterling Remedy Co
A vintage no tobacco quit promotion claiming No-to-Do can stop smoking. The ad touts a magnetic mind and nerve boost, promises strength, and offers a free booklet. It lists Sterling Remedy Co as the distributor with Chicago or New York addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterlinng Remedy Ca
Chicago
New York
New York World Offer Two Papers for One Year
The thrice a week World is a large, prompt, impartial political paper with global news, special correspondents, vivid illustrations, and varied departments. It sells with the Republican together for one year at a special rate of 1.85, compared with the regular combined price of 2.50.
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The
Prairie Farmer
United States
Republican
Covington
Ind
Globe-Democrat
New York World
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CoLtuavs
O. Peviuena Medicine Co
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Smsi
J. L. Wawrrox
John F. Schmidt
Carthage
S. B. Hartman
Smi
TILEY
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the Weekly
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Asa Newspaper
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Globe Printing Co
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Matter
Rody
Renubie
Ofgrees
Senate Anc
Cuban
Bain
Hey
Cervera'a Flest
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Y Department
Cine Co
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Cooper
Tupelo
Cardus
Miles Neave Poastershire
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Munn & Co
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