Iowa Units Deployed As War Debate Flares Over Cuba Policy
The 49th Iowa with Major J. Fred Clarke sails to Jacksonville Florida while the 50th camps there. The 52d reaches Chickamauga and the 51st heads to San Francisco before sailing for the Philippines. The piece argues against expansion beyond Monroe Doctrine and warns against a colonial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Clarke
Jacksonville
Fla
Chickamauga
San Francisco
Philippines
Prohibitionists Set State Convention in Des Moines
Iowa prohibitionists push their cause as a state convention is called for June 28 and 29 in Des Moines. The piece argues prohibition is a dead issue and criticizes the Republican party for losing convictions to win votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Democratic Fairness Belied by Republican Office Filling
An editorial reflects on Van Buren County politics noting the Republican board filled the late treasurer's vacancy with a Republican, contrasting with a similar 1871 Democratic choice that filled a clerk's vacancy with a Republican, to illustrate perceived partisan fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren County
Charles W. Shepherd
Republican Board of Supervisors
Latham
Board of Supervisors
Joshua S. Sloan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Claims
Advertisers praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism and blood diseases while boosting energy in women. Hood's Pills are described as the best family cathartic and liver tonic gentle and reliable and sure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
The Wheat Deal Of Mr Leiter Ends In Collapse
A historical note condemns Mr Leiter's high risk wheat speculation that left him five million dollars poorer. The piece argues the public gained little and warns against cupidity, suggesting the collapse may teach greater lessons about wealth and effort for farmers and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Mr. Leiter
National Guard Reform Proposed as War Delays Highlight
The War Department faced criticism over volunteer delays as governors report militia readiness. Only forty percent of state militiamen volunteered, with half keeping uniforms. Analysts urge a National Volunteer Reserve to supply an always ready force and reduce mobilization time. The current system remains cumbersome for protracted modern wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
War Department
National Guard
National Volunteer Reserve
Volunteer Reserve
Chickamauga
Give the Stupid Boy a Chance
Baptist Courier urges parents not to label children as stupid. It cites Isaac Barrow as an example of slow start and eventual achievement. The piece argues gentleness, patience, and opportunity can reveal true ability and prevent long term harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Courier
Isaac Barrow
Isaac
England
University of Cambridge
Isaac Newton
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A claim of a one to three day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with a single dose said to remove the cause and relieve the disease. Immediate benefits noted. price 75 cents. Sold by J. D. McDowell & Co., druggists, Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McDowell & Co
Fairfield
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery that cleanses the body and cures various ailments. It urges purchase of 78 box sizes priced 10 25 or 50 cents and guarantees cure by all druggists.
Copperhead accusations amid war debate in Ottumwa paper
The Ottumwa Democrat references Henry Watterson and calls out copperheads within his party. It notes silver Democrats, Cuban policy support, and contrasts Republican actions on war measures, arguing Democrats and bimetallists supported the war for humanity while Republicans opposed Cuban recognition and faced pressure over imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperhead
Ottumwa Democrat
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Henry Watterson
Jnter- Ocean
Copperheads
William J. Bryan
Spain
Maine
Congress
Senate
House
Jingoism in Congress Pushes Hawaiian Annexation
The Chicago Chronicle argues that Hawaii annexation is being forced by jingoists in Congress and administration using military necessity as a pretext. It connects the move to imperial aims, noting past conspiracies and the lack of public consultation, warning of a reckoning when the public understands the true aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americana
Cuba
United States
Hawaii
Pacific
Chicago Chronicle
House
Congress
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
Harrison
Republican Party
Ple
Perspective on Modern War Slow to Decisive Victory
The article argues that modern communication sharpens public criticism of war speed and mobilization. It compares the current conflict to the 1877 Russia Turkey war, noting faster mobilization and operations but warning critics distant from events may hinder strategy.
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St. Louis Republic
Russia
Turkey
Navy Department
Danube
Wilmington
Cienfuegos
Cardenas
Marblehead
Bay of Guantanamo
Matanzas
Cuba
San Juan
Dewey
Manilla Bay
Spain
Santiago
Manilla
Havana
Relief in Six Hours Great Kidney Cure Sold in Fairfield Iowa
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by N W Great South American Kidney Cure. Prompt relief of back pain and urinary retention in both men and women. If you want relief and a cure this is the remedy offered by J D McDowell & Co., Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N&w
J. D. McDowell & Co
Fairfield
Iowa
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old theater or newspaper advertisement promises relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It markets a 10c or 2c price and offers a full refund by druggists if C C C fails. Subscribers can join THE TRIBUNE.
Jefferson County Board Proceedings Open June Session 1898
Jefferson county board of supervisors meets at the auditor's office on June 6 1898 with R D DuBois J W Taylor and Frank Hurst present. They review assessors books to adjust the 1898 assessment and adjourn to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. R D DuBois chairman Gro R Horn auditor attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Towa
Said County
R. D. DuBois
J. W. Taylor
Frank Hurst
Township Horse and Cattle Assessments Revised in June Board
The Iowa county board on June 7 1898 set new assessment changes across townships for horses and cattle. Adjustments include Walnut Penn Black Hawk Polk Locust Grove Fairfield Buchanan Lockridge Round Prairie Cedar Liberty Des Moines Packwood Batavia Fairfield City with varied yearlings two year olds three year olds and stallions adding or removing percentages. Auditor Go R Horn reported relief funds totaling 226.95 for seventy six people and the board adjourned to 9 a.m. the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Township
Penn Township
Black Hawk Township
Polk Township
Locust Grove Township
Fairfield Township
Buchanan Township
Lockridge Township
Round Prairie Township
Cedar Township
Liberty Township
Des Moines Township
Batavia
Fairfield City
Black Hawk
Locust Grove
Round Prairie
Des Moines
Packwood
Hammond
Fairfield
County Board Proceedings June 8 1898
The board met by adjournment with all members present. Minutes were read and approved. They examined the permanent school fund mortgage notes totaling 25658.33 and cash on hand 2385.00, making 27003.35. Reports on mortgages cancelled and loans to May 31 were approved. Moses Kiger reported on the poor farm for April and May, showing a balance, county cash and total expenditures. George R. Horn reported April May fees of 16.82 paid to the county treasurer. claims were examined and warrants ordered. Board adjourned to 9 am tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Kiger
Geo. R. Horn
Fourth Day Report From County Board Visit
On Thursday June 9 1898 with all members present the board met after adjournment and spent the day visiting the county farm. They filed a favorable report based on inspections and observations的小
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J.B. Lewis CO
Boston
Mass
J. F. Wilson, Jr
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Wee
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Ayers
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