Admiral Dewey hailed as American hero after Manila victory
The article recounts Admiral George Dewey’s rise from lieutenant on the Mississippi to hero of Manila Bay. It notes his calm leadership at sea, his steadfastness under fire, and his exemplary conduct from New England to the Golden Gate. It covers his Civil War service, notable exploits, and path to national fame.
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Dewey Lineage and Early Career in America
This account traces Admiral George Dewey’s ancestry and early life detailing fighting stock across American wars from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. It notes birthplace links to England, family military service, and schooling at Norwich Military Academy and Annapolis preparation for naval commission.
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Mediterranean
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Dewey Early Career In Civil War Pearl Of Montpelier
In the Civil War tale Dewey rests at home in Montpelier as Sumter is fired on. A week later he earns his lieutenant commission and is sent to the steam sloop Mississippi of the West Gulf squadron. Farragut raised his flag over his fleet in February 1862. the Mississippi was the lone side wheeler among them. Command-
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Portsmouth
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Ichabod Goodwin
New Hampshire
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Dewey and Manila Victory and Aftermath
Admiral Dewey led the American assault at Manila Bay in 1898 destroying the Spanish fleet with no losses to his own ships. He then faced governance tasks in Manila Harbor for thirteen months balancing diplomacy, law, and military duty while guarding new territories against foreign pressures.
Holland’s Hyacinth Prelde at Haarlem Flower Show
The piece extols Holland as the world leader in bulb production with Haarlem’s hyacinth industry praised as a world power. It notes national pride in Haarlem, the cultural impact of hyacinths and tulips, and the widespread floral display at a Haarlem flower show.
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Haarlem
Saturday Review
Letter to Mrs Pinkham Brings Health to Mrs Archambo
A published letter from Salina Archambo of Charles Son t describes two years of weakness dizziness backache and digestive trouble after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products with restoring health and strength. The piece promotes Mrs Pinkham's advice service from Lynn Massachusetts offering free guidance to women.
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Pinkham
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Salina Archambo
Charles Sont
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