Dewey Victory at Manila Bay Dominates World War News
A dramatic report from Manila Bay details Admiral Dewey’s decisive naval action against Spanish forces, with wrecked ships and heavy damage to the Spanish squadron. The dispatches praise American sailors and gunnery, noting martial law and insurgent cooperation, while comparing the triumph to earlier battles and underscoring U.S. readiness for war.
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Mig World
Cotta
Ardara
Gaiduin
Duvey
Mantwo
Christina
Christus
Sputo
Manila Bay
Chiristhya
Don Juan de Auetris
Mindano
Ulluo
Bue Cruiger Castillo
Jha Cheisung
Dewey
Jha
Munthe
Muntlau
Bermojo
Tne
Bpavieh Marines
Montojo
Operacrona
Manila
Washington
Tt la
Hong Kong
Mantle
Elgin Iowa Passes Poultry Restraint Ordinance
Ordinance No 60 restrains poultry from running at large in Elgin Iowa from April 15 to November 1 each year. Owners must enclose poultry on their premises, failure to restrain incurs 50 cent fines per day after notice. Marshals enforce, mayors hear cases. neglect by marshal can yield $5 fine. Phased May 2 1889. TP E Levstan, Recorder. LB Martooy, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Town
Skc
Iowa
de Brea
Aix
Levstan
Elgin Iowa Ordinance on Poll Tax Work Duty
Ordinance 61 requires able bodied male residents ages 21 to 45 in Elgin Iowa to perform two days of labor on public highways between April and November 1898. Street Commissioner must give three days written notice. refusal or neglect incurs a fifty cent fine per day. Penalties collected before mayor or township justice. Passed May 2 1808.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
PF. Eb, Lenmay
L. B. Matron
Elgin Ordinance Orders Clean Streets and Enforces Fences
Notice to Elgin property owners to remove rubbish filth and obstructions from streets and alleys by May 15 or marshal will remove nuisance and charge costs to real estate. Warning against pasturing cattle horses and swine. ordinance No. dibof enforced by marshal and town officials.
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Elgin
Town
EB. G.srasik
Ata Dees
L.Y. Butuiua
Ley Com
Fouritain
Covyou
Eigin
Elzin
Iowa
Ana Ustreet
L. A. Eneticn
Gouse.t
War Atlas 16 Page Colored Maps Cuba and Philippines
An advertisement for a War Atlas offering 16 pages of colored map plates of Cuba, the Philippines, Spain, Portugal, Havana harbor, and world maps. Published by the B. C. R. & MN. Ry and agents, price 13 to 15 cents or 18 cents with postage. Orders to J. Morton, G. P. & T. A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Cuba
Philippine Islands
Spain
Portugal
Havana
World
Addresa J. Morton
G. P
T. A. Cadar Rapids
Towa
J. Morton G. P
T. A
Cellar Rapids
Iowa
Band Concert Invitation in Northeastern Iowa
A community band concert is announced for Saturday May 7 at 8 P.M. on Center Street featuring marches, waltzes, and popular tunes. The event invites all citizens to hear the best band in the region, with a varied program including Priza Banner Commandry and How We Shine among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priza Banner Commandry
Overtiuy
Pettua! Schottisch
Rosas
Brooky
America
Center Street
Potatoes and maple sugar for sale by Capper Shaffer
Advertises Capper and Shaffer offering potatoes and pure maple sugar for sale. Mentions a Grand Foot Race, new spring shoes, and a retailer Sova promoting footwear. Also notes R L Invine in West Union Iowa selling a high quality Kentucky Jack foal, plus tax payment service by The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin. Describes lime kilns near Elgin and a Des Moines Daily News farmer offer and B N Ry excursion tickets from Cedar Rapids.
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R. L. Invine
West Union
Iowa
Vnte
Cr, & N. Rev
Minnesota
South Dakota
Shell Rock
Abbott Crossing
Waverly
Wester
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Nthelneram
Kelsi
North
Lowalypry
Ainsworth
Riginas
Aligs Mall Myatier
Advertianinontes
Perenee
Elgin Echo
Uncle Sam
United States
Admiral Sampyon
Comodore Davey
Jasvel
Sampson
Vermont
Davey
Rani
George Washington
Admiral Sampson
Dawey
Ena
Cornell
Mattoon
Nicklaus
Ehrlich
Suhimaid
Graham
Broehr
Capper & Shaffer
Jud Nichols
Dtoolers’ Pharmacy
Sundrley Boa
Housko
F. B. Lehman
Schmid, Ehrlich
Stor
Edriich
Stohr
Schmid
Dr. C.C. Fothergill
Heaith
Whirich
Behr
Schurich
Lensay
L. B. Marroor
Martooy
War Atlas
Algir Deming Bard
Plogatect
Ross L. Finny
Carrie Mitchell
John F Frazen
Anna Boyer
Citizen's State Bank of Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
California Ward
California
Bureau of Information
Cadet Rapids
John Lehman, & Son
Des Moines
the News
Lowa
Aunt UK
Aire
Sige
Stoghr’s Pharmacy
Congress
Wit
Thos, Updegraff
McGiiger
Fellows
Alumakee
A.N. Hobson
Fayette
J. H. Trewin
Lansing
L. B. Mattoon
F. E. Sulman
W. H. Finke
Behorl Rrusteem
Ehriich
E.G. Bro
Td. Capper
G. Lehman
Oswald
Ld Pulda Sr
Ben Schori
Benson
Methodist Episcopal
Perry
Roy, Sullivan
German Baptist
Rd. Huck
Young People's Society
Hayworth
J. W. Reif
MILLS
Reller
Light of
Ehrlich & Lawrence, Proprietors
Boleyn & CO
Elgin, Iowa
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