Spanish naval defeat and Cuban campaign dominate late war news
Amid reports of the Cadiz fleet return to Spain and Shafter closing on Santiago, the article notes the Maine disaster linked treachery, the Philippine Republic under Aguinaldo, and possible peace talks. It mentions Hawaiian annexation near completion, Dewey denying German clashes, and American troop movements toward Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
Cuba
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila
Dewey
Manila Bay
Germany
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Poseasion
United
P General Shafter
Enthusiastic Naval Crew Forms Amid War Echoes
A tumultuous meeting organized a gunboat crew amid war talk and a future Klondike dredge project. Officers were chosen based on recent service, with fixation on those who had seen action. Rumors of peace and shifts in staff stirred crowd reactions as town news and local business moves followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slacqa
World Building
Klondike
Rock River
Tower
Will Steinburg
Durcau
George Oxey
Coud
Race
Abibis Point
Spain
F. &. DeCelle
Chicago
Milwaukee
DaCeallo
Te McMichael
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Missouri
Wil Steinbarg
Notable Musings on Wealth and Life From Ruth M Steinberg
A fragmentary quotation reflects a debate between material wealth and simple happiness. The speaker prefers a modest life with art and letters over becoming a millionaire, imagining a Paris season and eventual retirement. Ruth M Steinberg contemplates love and aging, valuing appreciation over riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Europe
Paris
A. Milion
Tira
Philopaires
Millignaire
Ruth M. Steinberg
Nausiity Puzzle Solved in Nautical Debate Echoes
The piece mocks a cipher dispute over Dewey and Schley figures in a nautical argument. It references Obiadge Tribune and Courier replies, noting Sampson and Tom Watson style bravado and a playful critique of nautical bragging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Beblay
Sampson
Jenay
Obi¢age Tribune
Bro. Bruce
Elk
Courier
Schley
Crop Report Reflects Good Growth Across State
Seasonable weather aided farm work last week with corn cultivation nearing completion. The corn crop shows promising size color and freedom from weeds. Hay harvest advances with some northern localities affected by showers. Spring wheat oats and barley move toward maturity without excessive lodging.
Official War Book on Defences and Admirals
Massive 600 page volume offers biographies of Dewey and prominent officers with free map and sample outfit. Agents offered ten to twenty day credit, freight prepaid, with S7.00 to 28.00 prices, prepaid postage details, and payment through nine 2 cent stamps. Monitor Book Co. advertises within this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battis
Dewey
Monitor Boor Co
Dep't. M, Ghicago
Laundry Agent for Mason City Firm Named
George McDonald of the Patterson House acts as agent for the Mason City Laundry, with duties tied to local business service arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
McDonald
Patterson House
Mason City
Enwood mower offered at 35 dollars
Classified note touts an Enwood mower at 35 dollars claiming superior quality to higher priced rivals. It mentions a Vid Kuachten remodeled model and a seller Sheldog and Claer bowb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldog ‘& Claerbowb
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Cevera’s
Carribbean
Santiags
Hobson
Val
Cadiz
Suez Canal
Sagasta
Alphonzo XII
Havana
Atlantic
Dition
Lax
Fortress Monroe
Grout
Patterson
Pitts
Pattérnon House
PLE DeGeile
Milwaukaé
Busidess
Tigi
Jime
Andersons
All Hones
Smith. & Co
Smith. & 'Co
Robert ‘Patterson
Merril and
Will Kends
Lynn County
B. F. Hollenbeck
Sheldon
W. J. Mewell
Agnes Schweiger
Sarah Edmonds
Boomer Bros
Hull
Doe Gray
Omaha
Thowe Wishiig
Orein Crane
Central Guy News
Aramie Melrose
Anderson
Perkins
Cora Cronin
Lincoln, Neb
Melrose
Minneapolis
Grace Cole
Ar. Webert
Peterson
Eugene May
Academy
Folirich
Waij
Parsons
Rock Tapida
Evo
Theis
Theonfortley
Ba Union
Wa-wera
Lensink
George Lensink
Commodore Lensink
Sable Island
la Bourgogne
New York
Havre
Farmeta
Et Cooperative Institutione
Perkins Company
Fred Slefith
Commodore
Yvou
Qae
Myra Steinberg
Myra
Aga
Mira
Wyatt
Emma
Bigelow J
Chas
Steadman
Dave Garr
Mitchell,s. Dak
Sibley
Wmon
Northwestern Veterans’ ‘Association
Wrr.c
Rhea
J. K. PP. Thompson
Terrill
D. G. ‘Eldredge
Sarah L. Rothrock
Charlie L. Davidson
Sthley Gazette
Sheldon Mail
Vwiull
Sioux City Journal
Crop Report
Official
Dr EL BM. Cole
State Bank of
Hut
Anyck
Allen Nursery CO
Rochester
W. H. Wilkinson
WM. Wileeinson
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