War news in brief from the harbor and front
Contained dispatches describe steady troop concentration and reinforcements to the Philippines and Cuba. Rumors of Spanish fleet actions spread then faded as reports said Cervera’s ships bottled up in Santiago harbor while Sampson and Schley direct operations. Raises and calls for 75,000 plus 160,000 troops hint at a swift conclusion. Cuba and the Philippines grow restless with insurgent support rising daily.
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Phillipine Islands
Tere
Cera
Santiago de Cuba
Sampson
Schley
Cuba
Spain
Atlantic
Cevera
Oregon
Austria
Towa
Baltimore
Admiral Deweys
New Firm Takes Over Batlard Restaurant in June Change
The Batlard Restaurant will change hands about June. Sthor Ltd. The new firm will be Smith & Koster of Orange City who will run a first class bakery in connection with the restaurant business. A bakery has long been desired and will be appreciated.
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Batlard
June Sthor Ltd
Smith & Koster
Orange City
Restauurant
Omaha Exposition 1803 Tops Centennial and World Fairs
The Omaha Exposition of 1803 surpasses the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 and rivals the Chicago World’s Fair in national significance. All states in the Trans Mississippi region are keen, with a visit from June to October advised. Order excursion tickets via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul and request an illustrated Exposition folder by sending a 2 cent stamp to Geo. H. Seafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, IL.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Trans- Mississippi
Omaha
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Daaley
Geo. H. [Seafferd
General Wassenper
Republican Caucus in Lincoln Township
Lincoln township Republicans hold a caucus Friday at the council hall to select seven delegates for the county convention in Unwarden on Saturday June 4. E W Dazann presides.
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Lincoln Township
Unwarden
E. W. Dazann
Burglary at Idet Saturday theater entry and theft
The Idet Saturday theater of GW Leosick was entered by forced entry through a window. Among stolen items were clothing and footwear. The thieves apparently sheltered nearby over Sunday, with goods found at Welcomen township near Miss Althea Sheldon.
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Leosick
Burglata
Windos
Eafe
Althea
Sheldon
Welcomen
New War Song and Music from Popular Music Co
Two patriotic pieces issued by Popular Music Co Indianapolis include Bring Our Heroes Home dedicated to the Heroes of the U S Battleship Maine and Dever's Battle of Manila March Two Step. Instrumental and vocal music offered with a 15 page full sheet music roll mailed for 95 cents. Portman Music Co Indianapolis Ind.
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Marie Co
Indianapolis
U.S
Maine
Dever
Manila
Enea
Portnarn Muse Co
Ind
Crop Report Describes Warm Wet Weekwide Rainfall
The past week was warmer than usual with heavy and widespread rainfall. Southeast districts faced saturated soil and slowed field work. Keokuk notes nine inches of precipitation since January 1. Corn planting slowed across the state but germination remains satisfactory and early stands look good. Grass wheat oats rye and barley benefit from the wet weather and fruit prospects are favorable.
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Keokuk
Memorial Day Program Held With Speeches and Songs
Memorial Day events feature an address by Mayor Arc Bright and remarks from Rev. Brandt Soto and Rev. Kershaw. Mr Raittes conducts. Edith Argubnght serves as organist. Children from Post School Corps decorate graves and participate in line of march and decorating ceremonies.
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Mayor Arcbright
Raittes
Kershaw
Edith
Argubnght
Brandt
Soto
Olive Tamplin
Conrade Tuttle
Patriotic Committee
Proclamation for Memorial Day Observance in Hull
Mayor I J T Argubright announces a civic memorial service to honor fallen defenders of the flag. Citizens are urged to gather at the Armory of Co. B on Sunday May 28 at 11:00 a.m. for religious memorial services in remembrance of heroic dead.
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I.J. T Argubright
Hull
Armory of
Co. B
Aneupniant
Plain Sewing By Miss Mary Eliott
Miss Mary Eliott offers soliciting and sewing services and the making over of clothing at Gall on her location.
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Mary Eliott
Gall
Cabbage Plants Ready for Transplanting
The undersigned states cabbage plants are ready for transplanting with thirty plants selected. Signed by Barney Otter.
Free of Charge Monthly Testing at De Mote Store
A notice advertises free testing on the first Monday each month at De Mote store. It also promotes F.8 Laas Optician and a sale of general merchandise including building at a good location. Inquiries at this office refer to a dental service event by Dentist Steel at Patterson House on June 13 and 7 Selicribe for the Index.
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Maine
Eilingis
Nebraska
Lews
W. Tlazard
Mae Ward
Ada Denby
Gerrit
de Mots
Lieut. Swafford
Carrie Ditton
de Mote
Dentist Steel
Patterson House
Athenian Society Programs and Event Highlights 1898
The item lists a program for the Athenian society including extempore performances, readings, debates on higher education taxation, and participants such as Miss Owen who fractured a bone in her left hand during a basketball game.
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Iowa
DAW
Carr
DeKester
Miss Dayton
John DeKogler
Comstock
Arthur Chase
Addie Beach
A. Sayer
Lena Owens
Portrait of Admiral Dewar Hero of Manila Lithograph
Ane lithograph portrait of Admiral Dewey, the Hero of Manila, 12x16 inches, issued by Popular Publishing Co. of Indianapolis. Agents wanted. Send 12 cents for a sample mailed securely.
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Admir
Dewey
Manila
Popular Publishing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Hollister and Anderson Marry in Secret Ceremony
At the Hollister home Rev Mahood joined Elmer Hollister of Hull and Miss Tisa Anderson of Goldfeld Ja in marriage. The wedding surprised Gull residents with few gifts, and the couple departed Tuesday for their new home near Ochayedan, as friends wish them a long, prosperous journey.
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Higllister
Anderson
Cyrus Hollister
Mahood
Elmer L.hollister
Hull
Tisa Anderson
Goldfeld Ja
Gull
Lallister
Elollinter
Ochayedan
Ixpes
Sud Atrs
Holligter
Parlor Ged-room Dining-room and Kitchen Furniture Sale
Advertisement notes sale of fine parlor and Ged room furniture along with dining room and kitchen pieces at the lowest possible figure. Includes a specialty in picture frames and trunks.
Machines and Grease Beiting and Steam Fitters' Supplies
Report on Beiting and steam fitters advancing supplies of machines and grease for industrial use. Details unclear due to OCR.
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Beiting and Steam Fitters
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