California Fig Syrup Co. claims originality and trust in remedy
An article extols the California Fig Syrup Co as maker of genuine laxative syrup of figs. It warns against imitations and highlights the product's medical regard and lack of irritation. Also included are disjointed literary lines and a wartime political note on U.S. promotions and a wheat market blip.
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Catironnia Fig Syrup Co
Penuiltie Brant
Caurrowna Fia Sinor Co
Cat Forna Fic Luxur Co
Priceless Pain and Mother's Day Liniment Aditement
An old advertisement from Carmi Illinois touts a liniment claimed to ease the worst childbirth strains for women. It cites testimonials about wifely suffering and promises scientific basis and universal use during labor. The piece also mentions a valuable book for women and is tied to the Gardfield Regulator Co.
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Ana Cenary
Carmi
Batyie Babee
Mid Gaadfield Regulator Co
Atients
Greatest Naval Victory: Dewey Defeats Spain at Manila Bay
A dramatic account details Commodore Dewey's seven hour victory over Admiral Montejo's Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. All Spanish ships were destroyed or sunk, with minimal American casualties, as gunners and ships outclassed the foe. The battle began at dawn after a brief skirmish with a torpedo boat. ships maneuvered in a precise, timetable-like sequence, destroying the Spanish fleet and Cavite defenses.
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Adiirali Montejo
Manila Bay
Deway
Cavite
Baltimore
McCulloch
Ume
Castilla
Don Antonio de Ulloa
Mindanano
Dewey finishes siege as Spanish forces surrender at Cavite
The action began near noon and extended from about 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. The Potrel and Concord silenced the Cavite batteries by 2 p.m. Spanish gunboats were scuttled, the arsenal burned, and a magazine explosion added casualties. Only the Baltimore took minor damage from enemy fire.
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Dewey Battles Spanish Fleet Near Cavite and Manila
Historical naval clash details how Commodore Dewey’s American squadron engaged Spanish ships near Cavite and Manila Bay. The Olympia led battleships through the channel as shots and mines impacted waters, the Spaniards fled, and capitulation talks began with forts dismantled after surrender.
Reindeer Herd Dying in Alaska Relief Expedition Fails
Startie Washington May 6 Captain D L Brainard and George Rahlin of the government Alaskan relief expedition report the government herd of rein deer on the Chilkoot mountains is rapidly dying with not more than half surviving. The expedition is a complete failure due to food shortage for the animals. W Dickey and W H Gannon return from Missouri with 11 Hereford head at a loss of $200 each.
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George Rahlin
Alaskan Relief Expedition
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Chilkoot Mountains
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Riots Rack Italian Cities Amid Bread Price Flares
Turmoil across Milan Florence and Leghorn with barricades rain of tiles and heavy clashes. Reports say 800 killed and 1,000 injured in Milan alone as troops restore order. Martial law declared in Tuscany amid widespread disturbances tied to bread prices.
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Prato
Dewey’s Manila Victory Dispatches Reach Washington
May 1 and May 4 dispatches from Commodore Dewey report the Manila rapid engagement with Spanish ships and the destruction of several vessels. Dewey notes the squadron’s health, limited casualties, and control of Cavite bay. A May 9 message requests congressional thanks and approval of a new rear admiralship for Dewey.
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Dewey
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House
Senate
All Mustered In Volunteers Ready for Front
Minnesota volunteers were mustered Sunday and will move to the front as soon as equipped. About 50,000 people visited Camp Ramsey that day, with 16,000 arriving by excursion trains. Facilities for reach of grounds caused some to stay away.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Camp Ramsey
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