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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
5
A fragment cites the push to recall the Maine incident and asserts US superiority over England in imperial aims. It claims seven months of this year show foreign trade favoring exports by 317 million dollars and notes Ohio Democrats oppose expansion while Democratic platforms endorse mixed public positions and label a famed statesman Jeffersonian.
The passage credits Admiral Dewey with opening the war by sinking the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay and ending it by bombarding Manila and forcing surrender. It contrasts Republicans prospering while Democrats face internal strife and factional gloom.
Article discusses Republican prosperity since 1897 and plans to improve future profits. It quotes Gov Tanner predicting Democratic collapse, notes war impact on politics, and defends War Department efforts around Santiago while acknowledging wartime hardships and possible improvements.
In Illinois this year the Republican party is framed as principled while the Democratic party is accused of lacking fixed principles. The piece lauds President and military strength, praising the army and navy and the patriotism of Americans who accept responsibilities.
Cy Warman recounts the life of Doc Pippin, a daring Western figure who left home at 21 to wander, later joining a Chicago detective agency, and earning fame for a daring hold up raid and later as a postal service official. He survived river wrecks and fires, earning commendations, but died years later in Denver.
Mrs Ellen Oderkirk of Paw Paw Illinois, widow of two sons killed by disasters, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing years of neuralgia and nervous disorders. She describes severe stomach pains, failed treatments, and gradual improvement after taking the pills, asserting a full recovery.
Reports from Montauk Point detail the arrival of the transport Allegheny carrying 800 men from the Ninth Massachusetts and rest of the First Illinois from Santiago. Hospitals strained, 150 sick on bare floors, with the Shinnecock and Yucatan set up as hospital ships to care for and move patients to New York. Chaplain Stewart supplies fruit for colored troops. San Marcos and other units land at the detention camp awaiting hospital transport.
Soldier letters from Cuba praise Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving lives and keeping ammo and rations flowing during the siege. Pack train No. 3 reports diarrhoea on landing but credits the medicine with enabling continued front-line support and troop survival. Des Moines based Chamberlain's Medicine Co advertised via Des Powell.
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