Spanish Forces in Cuba Described by U S Observer
A New York Tribune article breaks down Spanish troops in Cuba into seven corps from Regular Infantry to Orden Publico, praising Guardia Civil and guerrilla units while condemning guerrillas as enemy to Cubans. It notes Mauser rifles outclass Springfield arms and cites humane treatment of captured Spanish by insurgents.
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Cuba
Spain
Old
Havana
Texas
Rosinante
Connecticut
Guardia Civil
Weyler
Orden Publico
United States
New York National Guard
New York Tribune
No Use For Them
Weyler longs to return to this region but may abandon his smaluenses corps as the Washington Star notes the potential return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyler
Washington Star
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Claims a rapid cure in one to three days with a single dose showing immediate relief. Describes a mysterious system-wide action that removes the cause and makes the disease disappear. Priced at 75 cents and sold by J. D. McDowell & Co. Druggists in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McDowell & Co
Fairfield
Russian Jews in Chicago Shift Cadre to Cuba War Effort
The 25 000 strong Russian Jewish community in Chicago plans a regiment of infantry to volunteer for Spain’s wars, shifting from Palestine colonization to aiding Cuba with rifles. Dr. A P Madison notes the war excitement and explains Zion societies now favor Cuba rather than Palestine. The movement gains broad support.
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Chicago
Spain
Cuba
A. P. Madison
Zion Societies
Palestine
New York Sun
Spain Faces Coal Shortage as Warship Threat
An Argus summary from the Chicago Times-Herald notes Spain’s greatest danger is not American warships but a coal shortage. Britain’s Welsh miners’ strike left England coalless for export, delaying the fleet at Cape Verde and making coal the decisive factor in naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Wales
England
Cape Verde Islands
Argus
Chicago Times-Herald
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertisement
An ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant mild remedy for kidneys liver and bowels claiming to cleanse the system dispel colds cure headache fever constipation and biliousness. It urges purchase of boxes priced 10 25 and 50 cents and promises guaranteed cure by druggists.
Free Cure Offer for Lung Diseases from New York Chemist
The Fairfield Tribune notes an eminent New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his claimed cure for pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchial diseases. Readers are to write to 98 Pine Street New York with address to receive the medicine and acknowledge seeing the offer in The Tribune.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Fairfield Tribune
Science Daily
M. D
Pine Street
Tribune
Fairfield
Iowa
Grateful Washington Widow Tales Of Blended Upon Love
A Washington man marries a wealthy widow and builds a grand house. She and her mother debate where to hang the late husband’s portrait until the new husband insists on placing it in the drawing room. A second Washington widow finds humor in matching initials for future husbands.
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Washington
Sires
Mr. W
Willie
Washington Post
Notable women of history judged by age and influence
The London News notes Miss Browning’s view that great female influencers were not necessarily young. It cites figures from Helen of Troy to Cleopatra and Mary Stuart, contrasting youth with vitality and wit, and commenting on age, beauty, and social impact through historical portraits.
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Miss Browning
France
Helen of Troy
Cleopatra
Antony
Mary Stuart
Diane de Poitiers
Mme. Scarron
Lady Hamilton
Nelson
London News
Cod on Ash Wednesday Salted Cod From Shrove Fest
The Cornhill Magazine notes that on Ash Wednesday Anglican middle class shoppers eat salt cod, and Shrove Tuesday becomes a London fish shop festival with salt cod and lemons. Cod is salted in shops to flavor, then rolled and lemon placed on top. Egg sauce remains the traditional relish.
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London
Cornhill Magazine
Wool to cloth: one pound yields one yard
A Newark area note from Elizabeth dated October 19 1896 states one pound of sheep wool can produce one yard of cloth. The item also includes a testimonial praising Cream Balm from Rev H W Hathaway with praise for its long use and availability from Ely Bros New York.
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Elizabeth
N. J
ExLy Bros
Educate Your Bowels With Cascareta
A vintage patent medicine touts Cascareta as a cure for constipation with a guarantee. The copy promises full relief and refunds from druggists if it fails.
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C.C.C
Forts of Matanzas and the Maine Fire
The bombardment of Matanzas forts showed our ships men in disciplined, purposeful action. Cadets Boone and Pettingill earned notice for first shot and shelling the batteries. Spaniards’ big 10 inch guns could threaten if positioned. most fire came from 4 and 5 inch guns. The article notes casualties and a dramatic distant hit dismounting a Spanish gun.
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Matanzas
Puritan
Cincinnati
New York
Chester
Rubalcava
Maine
Boone
Pettingill
Annapolis Naval Academy
Goodrell
Marines
Hontoria
New York Herald
Water lesson in a German professor lecture
A note from Vienna xemdenblatt quotes a German professor advising that without water one cannot learn to swim and pondering how many pies would be drowned, reflecting a humorous teaching moment.
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Vienna
Xemdenblatt
Swift's Specific Cures Rheumatism Claim
A testimonial from Eleanor M. Tippell of Philadelphia asserts that Swift's Specific cured her inflammatory rheumatism after years of suffering and failed treatments. She credits the remedy as free of potash or mercury and says a two month course produced a permanent cure despite exposure to damp and cold.
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Swift
Apo
King
Eleanor M. Tippell
Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia
Troubles of a Pastor's Wife Triumphs Over Illness
Mrs. Adams wife of Rev. A. R. Adams of Blandinsville Illinois describes years of severe stomach pain dropsy like swelling and nerve trouble. After trying ten doctors she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and after eleven boxes she regained health and strength and urges others to seek the remedy.
General Howard endorses Cuban relief at Boston club
At a Congregational club gathering in Boston General C O Howard urged swift help for Cuba, defending U S intervention to relieve starving Cuban civilians and criticizing Spain for atrocities. He attacked imperial excess and warned against trusting a violent regime. Boston Herald.
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Congregational Club
Boston
C. O. Howard
Spain
Gomez
England
Trochas
Boston Herald
First Encounter at Matanzas Reveals War Progress
The New York World notes the Matanzas bombardment shows strong gunnery by our ships led by Admiral Sampson as shells hit target from long range. It claims Spanish batteries were destroyed in 18 minutes with their guns dismounted and argues Spanish gunnery was ineffective beyond the gulf, suggesting a quick path to capturing the town for insurgents and our forces before the rainy season.
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Great Britain
Europe
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
United States
China
Mr. Chamberland
Matanzas
Sampson
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
New York World
New Boarders Quibble Over Narrow Bed
A humorous Harper’s Weekly exchange notes two new boarders debating space and a landlady’s remark about three people sharing a bed. The quick dialogue highlights cramped lodging and social etiquette in a boarding house setting.
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Harper’s Weekly
Peasant Women of Japan Forego Headdresses
Observers note that peasant women in Japan do not wear any form of headdress. The comment reflects traditional rural attire and cultural norms. Local fashion practices in agricultural communities are cited as evidence.
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Japan
General Machine and Repair Work in Die and Engine Field
General machine and repair work offered with experience in die work and a manufacturer of gasoline and steam engines. Well drill outfits are a specialty highlighting capability in engine and drilling equipment.
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Bzeven
MR. Chamberlain
Angloamerican Alliance
Hood
Har
Science
Washington Widows
H. W. Hathaway
ELY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
S.S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Gen. Howard
Guba
THE
Criner’s
Machine & Novelty Works
Washington Street
Fitross
Library
Cons
L. Criner
Taupin and Mignon
Glasgow Road
Taupin
H. D. Blough & Sons
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California
Portland
Oregon
Alaska
Klondike
Kansas
Oklahoma
John, Sebastian, G. P. A
Chicago, Ill
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