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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
1
The piece lauds Admiral Dewey's fame following the Spanish American War and notes poets praising him as brave as Grant and Sheridan. It recalls soldiers who served with him and mentions Camp McKinley cadets enjoying good health due to high ground and fine buildings on the state fair grounds.
In Memphis a parade with the Tennessee Volunteers played Marching Through Georgia and the crowd cheered. The scene signaled reunion as Dixie songs echoed from the south to the north, indicating the war's end and the Union restored.
President McKinley shows reconciliation by naming Fitzhugh Lee and Joseph H. Wheeler as major generals. Both served for the Confederacy, and their appointments mark a striking sign of postwar fraternity. Older readers celebrate, while youth learn civilizing grace.
Lee writes to his sister on the day he sent his resignation to General Scott. He states the South's state of war and revolution drawing Virginia in, his reluctance to fight against kin, and his decision to resign his army commission except in defense of his native state.
An advertisement claims a tired person suffers from poor blood and needs Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify and enrich the blood, restore vitality, and meet the spring weakness. It asserts weather warms the body weakens the system and declares Hood's Sarsaparilla a common, effective spring medicine used by millions.
Advertisement for No-To-Bac a tobacco cessation remedy claiming to make weak men strong with a 50 cent or 81 price. Promises life vigor and nerve enhancement and offers a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York.
Democrats populists and silver Republicans unite for a three party state convention in Marshalltown on September 7 with Frank Q. Stuart of Chariton as temporary chairman. The coalition backs free silver and pledges support to the president in the war against Spain. The session adjourned after adopting a resolution of unity and war backing.
Commodore Dewey’s actions from hearing of war to the decisive battle in Manila Bay are summarized. He sailed swiftly, silenced batteries, defeated the Spanish squadron, occupied Cavite, cut the cable, and established a blockade. Spanish losses included ships, batteries, and $6 million in property. American losses were eight wounded and $5,000 in ship damage.
In a bold sea maneuver, Admiral Dewey chose to press into Manila Bay despite risks from mines and enemy guns. The writer argues war rewards risk and compares Dewey to Farragut, noting the world would condemn caution in such decisive moments.
Commodore Dewey's forces destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay after a seven hour battle. Spanish ships including Reina Cristina and Castilla were sunk or burned. only the Baltimore suffered minor damage. Dewey announced blockade and prepared to suspend bombardment as Spanish capitulation unfolded.
Washington May 2 Old sea dogs recall Dewey’s bold Manila victory and compare him to legendary generals. The piece lauds his crew, notes Chicagoan Captain Coghlan on Raleigh, Indiana’s Charles Gridley on Olympia, and traces Dewey’s career from the Civil War to the Asiatic squadron.
High church authorities issue circular to be read in all churches declaring Catholic loyalty to the United States in the Spanish American War. Priests to pray daily for victory and peace, with prayers said aloud after Mass for soldiers and the nation.
A Boston Globe ode lauds Dewey and the Maine in heroic terms. It recalls Hull and Perry and Decratur era victories against Spain, praising American naval triumphs in Manila Bay and urging patriotic symbols and May wreaths.
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia promises remedy in one to three days. It claims to remove the cause and make the disease disappear with the first dose showing benefit. Price 75 cents, sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. Druggists Fairfield.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as pure blood solution and nerve tonic claiming it cures nervousness and purifies the blood. It presents the product as the true blood purifier and remedy.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cascarets Candy Cathartic to relieve constipation. It promises refund of money by druggists if the product fails and invites subscribers to the Tribune.
A playful ad copy explains that A represents Aver's in a marketing chant. It claims the letter stands for the first of sarsaparillas, origin, record, and family favor, noting the brand’s long history of nearly fifty years.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood diseases such as scrofula eczema tetter rheumatism erysipelas and blood poisoning. A free book titled Ayer's Curebook tells cures from the cured and is offered by Dr J C Ayer of Lowell Massachusetts to interested readers who are ill or weak.
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