08 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1899
Page
1
C L Williams lists Ohc lumber items such as long leaf pine and cypress with doors blinds and moulding. Also mentions brick lime cement wires fences wagons wagon parts wheels harnesses bridles and collars in a hardware and building supply catalog style.
Reports from Manila describe intense action all Sunday with fighting along the front. U S forces claim advances against insurgents around Santa Maria and Manila, with about 125 killed and numerous wounded. lines are said to be well established and the country around Manila peaceful.
The poem laments nameless fallen soldiers gathered together regardless of who they were and where they died. It contrasts their shared sacrifice with distant fields of battle. The piece shifts to local news noting the Dallas cotton mill buying 1600 bales at Terrell and MeCormick freight costs rising, plus fashion economy quips and a Texas Farm and Ranch remark about wages.
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