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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1898
Page
1
Iowa boards require simple dresses for girls at graduation and Emmetsburg bans flowers in the hall. Seymour fair officials bar the military company from drilling on fair grounds. John Lowry, president, weighs in on the tension between rules and military presence.
The report suggests Lee and the 7th Army Corps may invade Porto Rico soon. Fairfield men are in the corps and the public hopes for a swift war end with decisive action.
Republicans in Jefferson County rally behind Hedge for Congress despite past criticisms from a GOP boss who once urged penalties for his campaign crimes. Now forgiven, the party embraces Hedge as the candidate.
Charles Lederer former New York World staff artist and Chicago Herald cartoonist has purchased the Weekly Messenger plant at Atlantic City and will run an independent paper in this state.
Des Moines Leader notes Senator Foraker, once opposed, now says flags should be returned. The piece dismisses his explanation as unnecessary, arguing Cleveland's critics often end up supporting his stance.
Hon Dell Stuart former judge of Iowa Second district is nominated on the union ticket as a district court judge for Portland. Election set for June 6. A favorable light from past conduct emerges as he mentored reform school boys at Eldora sending gifts and correspondence. most graduates honored, one remaining.
A humorous 19th century ad declares Casearets Candy Cathartic will cure constipation. It offers 10c or 2c sizes and promises money back from druggists if C C C fails.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a touted remedy. Described as prompt for bladder pain back ache and urinary retention in men and women. Sold by J D McDowell & Co Druggist Fairfield Iowa.
The Ottumwa Democrat criticizes Texas figure Bailey for his methods and for objecting to Lacey’s remark about Major General Wheeler. It argues Wheeler’s absence on leave is justified and says Bailey’s objections put him in an unenviable national position.
Hat tie McManima, a long serving Des Moines public schools teacher, ends twenty eight years of dedication. Former pupils from across the city visited her home on the retirement day, showering her with flowers and gifts and heartfelt tributes.
The seven volunteers led by Lieut. R. P. Hobson risked crossfire and mines to sink the Merrimac at the harbor entrance. DanielMontague George Charette J E Murphy Oscar Deigman John P Phillips and John Kelly navigated the boat and detonated torpedoes, with two wounded but none killed. Spaniard admiral Cervera later sent a flag of truce praising the Americans.
A claimed universal remedy promises radical cure in one to three days. It removes the cause of rheumatism and neuralgia, with immediate relief after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. druggists in Fairfield.
A vintage advertisement promoting Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant cleansing remedy for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to dispel colds cure headaches fevers habitual ailments and biliousness and urges purchase in varied sizes with prices listed.
The North American Review article praises Maria Christina as Spain’s priceless possession for preventing civil war. It condemns Weyler’s cruelty in Cuba and the Philippines, compares Spanish barbarities to historic tyrannies, and warns of a possible Carlos to crown. A second segment salutes Lt Hobson and eight sailors for sinking the Merrimac to block the harbor at Santiago.
An editorial argues for issuing legal tender notes or greenbacks to back the government, recalling Civil War finance and Senator Wilson’s remarks. It laments Republicans who favor gold bonds over currency and asserts the nation once thrived on greenbacks and silver.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarete as a candy cathartic to cure constipation. It promises refund if it fails and lists prices 0c and 25c. The copy imitates period pill ads with dubious health claims.
For sale 141 acres in and adjoining Keokuk Iowa with fine improvements. Ten acres in wheat ten in oats abundant fruit and farm tools. Value 8100 per acre without improvements but 75 per acre quick sale. Apply to J L Ja Cox Keokuk Iowa.
Ovideo of Cearvera's staff confirms Hobson was unharmed and the two splintered injuries were not serious. The statement portrays no lasting damage and implies readiness to fulfill American requests.
The Sioux City Tribune reports the death of Thomas W. Muscain of Cherokee, a private in Company M of the Fifty-second towa volunteer infantry. He died at Camp McKinley from pneumonia after nine days of illness, aged twenty three, while pursuing a legal career at Drake University. The Des Moines Register honors his sacrifice as bravely as battlefield service.
The article traces U S Cuba policy from 1803 and 1819 cessions through Calhoun’s 1848 Senate remarks to 1852 Anglo French tripartite treaty attempts. It notes Fillmore’s stance that Cuba is an American question and explains strategic reasons for keeping Cuba from European control. It links Spain’s oppressive policy to the current war and notes the Virginius incident and related bloodshed.
An incident during morning drill near the Jacksonville camp drew gunfire from a house when a shot narrowly missed the head of a Chariton Company H sergeant. The shooter admitted aiming at a dog that followed the battalion and had killed his chickens. Lieutenant Reed warned of careless danger as the weapon was aimed toward him. Peace soon returned.
Des Moines Leader argues Spain faces inevitable collapse as war drains finances and morale. It compares Spain to Greece after retreat from Larissa, forecasts US naval action and the possibility of peace negotiations once pressures mount. Spain’s colonies are viewed as lost and the government is blamed for factionalism and weakness.
Readable text notes a pill promising cure for constipation. No clear sources, dates, or verifiable details present in the fragment.
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