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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
1
The Baltimore Sun notes war anxiety among wives and sweethearts with sons in service as Commodore Dewey seeks a base before Manila. It argues a canal project will proceed quickly with public support and pledged congressmen this fall.
H F Liebbe of Des Moines has been appointed state architect by the board of control. Liebbe is described as a capable and honest architect, with the appointment regarded as a good choice for the state.
Major Bagley, father of Ensign Bagley, was reportedly the first soldier killed in the civil war at Bethel Church before Bull Run. Ensign Bagley died in the action at Cardenas aboard the torpedo boat Winslow, the first death in the present war.
Republicans expect Thomas Hedge of Burlington to gain the congressional nomination as Congressman Clark declines to run. Hedge is viewed as the clear favorite, with Judge Stuttsman and others backing him but unable to stop his bid while he seeks it.
The Tribune weighs in on possible candidates naming Henry Eicher of Washington as a strong, energetic choice. The writer notes no announced contenders from Jefferson County and asks readers for better suggestions.
The late ambassador Thomas F Bayard’s memorable addresses in England helped foster friendship with Britain now widely praised across the United States. his Democrat affiliation drew sharp attacks from the Republican press whenever he spoke.
Report predicts a major clash involving the Spanish fleet off the north coast of Venezuela. Sampson and Schley blockades loom with the Oregon nearby as a decisive week of fighting is anticipated. Victory is hoped to end the war swiftly.
Widespread anger arises at the appointment of many sons of prominent men to army positions. Names mentioned include Hull, Allison, Logan, Russell Harrison, Alger, Foraker, John C. New, and ex-Senator Mitchell relatives. Critics say these picks lack merit and distract the president from more pressing duties.
An old advertisement promises permanent relief from constipation with Cascarets Candy Cathartic priced at 10c or 2c. It offers a refund if C C C fails to cure.
A national mood of reconciliation grows as Congress eases Confederate veterans’ disabilities and calls for returning Civil War battle flags to southern regiments. The idea, supported by ex Confederate and Union veterans, envisions the 1861 65 flags being distributed to survivors, with a September Cincinnati encampment seen as a timely moment to act.
The Chicago Times-Herald reports Joseph Chamberlain’s Birmingham speech urging a close Anglo American alliance. He envisions uniting Britain with the United States as a great, noble cause, even against war, with shared language and race.
A memoir of a spring woods trip with two boys and a dog tracing Brush Creek from a boyhood plan to find flints and birds. They explore farms, bridges, and old mines, share a lunch, meet Miss Herron, and end with a homeward supper after a day of rustic discovery.
In the wake of a perceived China sea military victory, leaders warn against adopting a permanent policy of aggression. They argue Spain’s colonial holdings expose it to humiliation and caution against becoming a global power that would invite widespread military and financial strain.
The text argues Washington Jefferson and Franklin would be gone forever, urging the nation to avoid meddling coolly and maintain an example to the world. It rejects Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and states the desire to avoid any permanent foreign commitments or delays.
A poetic piece calls for Cuba’s freedom using strong imagery of struggle and emancipation. The narrator links the Cuban cause with Columbus’s chains and America’s values, framing liberty as a rising morning song and a shared struggle for justice.
A historical ad urged readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla over substitutes, claiming it is a trustworthy medicine with actual merit. The copy advised learning from others' experiences and making a wise decision when seeking relief.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as an easy cure for constipation with a 10 cent price option. Mentions Hood family favorite and simple operation.
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