Peace Hangs Fire In Spanish Truce Talks
The Spanish ministry met on Thursday but reached no definite conclusion. Reporters heard from McKinley as the talks stalled with no clear agreement in sight.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
5
The Spanish ministry met on Thursday but reached no definite conclusion. Reporters heard from McKinley as the talks stalled with no clear agreement in sight.
A cabinet member says Spain will likely receive the final peace draft by week’s end after a conference with the French ambassador. The United States demands Cuba and Puerto Rico evacuation and protections for Spanish subjects, with Paris the likely site for final negotiations. Separately, relief for crops improves after recent showers and cooler weather, aiding corn and potatoes despite wind damage.
The Sioux County Institute at Beull reports strong attendance with a notably higher percentage of female teachers this year. Superintendent Brown oversees about eight to ten educators directing the institute, while many names appear among attendees in A GRADE and other lists.
Local items from the Patterson area report weather impacts on grain, upcoming visits by Dr Grout and Dr Coad, church and social events, and small town notices. Names include Miss Sadie Tamplin, Miss Mina Wyatt, and Rev. Maizenga, with references to Rock Valley, Sheldon, and LeMars.
Threshing is underway with promising yields in wheat rye and barley while Gaia crep exceeds early estimates. Apple and plum crops are expected to be light though grapes watermelons and tomatoes forecast abundant returns.
Fragmentary OCR reads a string of proper nouns and surnames including Saeger Marvié Stewart Jennie Dragio Jettite St FEisie Jensen Selina Griman flollister Anha Babr Magne Titg Patrick Cora Warner Jessie Caulk Christiana Dress Routz Clayton Beach Annon Knébl Mary Mina Wyatt.
Co E Benefit concert at Port Rico Armory to aid Uncle Sam’s new units. Company E orders embarkation from Newport and plans a show in Lon don to boost morale and fund the Porto Rico campaign. Officers urge all locals to attend, saying the concert is worth admission and will fill the armory.
The fragment praises Porto Rico as blessed with good roads laws and governance. It claims well-executed policies by capable officers will feed and prosper the island, suggesting Uncle Sam’s possession was a beneficial act and the people respond with “goody guody.”
On Wednesday forenoon August 3 at the Catholic Church Father officiating Dennis Toohey and Lizzie Putuam were married in a simple ceremony. The couple plan to reside locally and announce the event to friends and family.
An advertisement extols DeWitts White Hazel Salve for broken surfaces sores insect bites burns and skin diseases including piles. It warns against counterfeits and claims customer satisfaction. Also mentions an excursion to Spirit Lake Arnolds Park with 25 cent admission, and new war songs from Popular Music Co with patriotic pieces and Manila and Dewey themes.
The Hull post office lists uncalled letters including Laundry Agency and George McDonald, Patterson Housels agent for Mason City Laundry. Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims world leading sales and warns of counterfeiters, urging vigilance against deceit when buying dueWitts Witch Hazel Salve from J.T. Anderson.
A brief classified inquiry seeks a milch sow of a noted breed. Interested parties may respond to the Dor cds Tall location with details or offers.
A massive volume titled Official War Book by Congressman James Hankin Young surveys the Spanish American War era. It covers naval power, defenses, cattle supply, and notable figures such as Admiral Dewey and other prominent officers in a sweeping historical profile.
Advertises as America’s largest subscription book company offering a new title and a free 50¢ color war map with purchase or outfit. Claims 50 employees in correspondence, promises substantial earnings for agents, twenty days credit, freight paid, and prepaid full book to agents. Requires nine 2 cent stamps for sample outfit and instructions. Mention this paper.
List of special days by state and organization at the Trans-H Exposition in Omaha including Iowa Knights of Pythian Day Red Men Tennessee St Joseph Des Moines Sioux City Bohemian Missouri Day Kansas Editors Labor Colorado Port Arthur Fraternal Union Lumbermen Woodmen New Mexico Shriners Maw England Oklahoma Modern Woodmen Jews Commercial Travelers Chicago Knox College C C F Day Tennessee Day and a note of reduced railway rates and a grand court illumination
Boomer Bros offers spring outfits for parlor bedroom dining room and kitchen furniture. They boast high northwest standards and favorable prices for complete sets or single pieces. The shop invites patrons to visit, order items not in stock, and highlights a specialty in picture frames with trunks valises carpets rugs and mantings.
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