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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
16
The last chapter of the Santiago campaign ends with Gen Toral surrendering unconditionally. About 20,000 Spanish soldiers lay down arms as the U S forces enter the city and raise the American flag atop the palace. Toral’s troops are moved under guard to a camp while awaiting transport home.
Naval race off Cristobal Colon scene praised as the finest show of power and speed. The Oregon pushed ahead of Spanish vessels, kept pace with the Brooklyn, and surged to a lead north of torpedo draught. Officers reported sustained high speed, with the ship nearly level with the Brooklyn during the early hours of the pursuit.
The article surveys national hymns from England France Germany Denmark Sweden Russia and others, noting how songs arise from patriotic emotion, often without known composers. It highlights God Save the Queen, La Marseillaise, watch on the Rhine, and other anthems, stressing national pride, loyalty, and the role of music in shaping national identity.
A long excerpt recalls national songs from God Save the King to America and Battle Cry of Freedom, praising their role in unity and patriotism. It notes Samuel Francis Smith’s creation of America, and reports on Civil War era hymns, then shifts to a July 14 1898 Marshfield common council session about street lighting and appointing a five member committee to handle advertising for a lighting ban.
City aldermen vote unanimously to adjourn after a brief session. Notice announces the 1895 to 1898 city roll hearings, with clerk Van Wren inviting objections at the Doll block offices during specified hours. Local announcer circulated by Maralefield office. Our customers praise Chamberlain Medicine Co remedy Balm.
Promote farm beginnings and industrious effort as keys to success. Advertises pine hardwood land in northern Wisconsin near Wisconsin Central lines at reasonable prices with easy terms. touts timber tracts and deposits of iron ore clay kaplin marl for industry. urges readers to request pamphlets from W H Killen and others for maps and details. Mentions excursion tickets from Milwaukee to Madison and other western and southern destinations with favorable limits and reduced round trip fares on various dates.
A jumble of testimonials extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitts Little Early Risers with claims of curing piles eczema skin diseases and constipation. The ad cites various unnamed readers from Indiana Ohio and Texas praising relief and swift action while noting other products like Minute Cough Cure.
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