Victories of the Manila Bay and Santiago Campaigns
The article recounts Dewey's destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay on May 1, Admiral Cervera's fleet defeat near Santiago on July 3, and the Spanish army surrender on July 17 as decisive moments in the Cuban campaign. It notes the shift in strategy, American control of Eastern Cuba, and the flag-raising at Santiago marking the campaign's end, with commentary on perceived criticism of General Shafter and General Miles. It also briefly covers a separate court case in which John Pratt allegedly abused his elderly parents after receiving land from them.
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Dewey
Manila Bay
Cervera
Santiago
General Shafter
Cuba
Atlantic
Pacific
Shuster
Shafter
Toral
General Miles
Plaza
John Pratt
John
Honor to Cervera in Spanish American War regard
The Fort Wayne News lauds Admiral Cervera for soldierlybearing and dignity while noting his losses at Santiago. It argues his surrender of Hobson’s crew was respectful and asserts his fate stemmed from coal shortages, poor provisioning, and neutral port restrictions rather than faults of the man or his fleet.
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Cervera
Fort Wayne
Hobson
Sampson
Linares
Morro Castre
Christendom
Spain
Schley
Santiago Harbor
Caribbean Sea
Adaft
Atlantic
Santiago
Cuban
Admiral Cervera Honored Amid Spanish Turmoil
A fragment praising Admiral Cervera appears amid debates on Spain's crisis. The text laments treason charges and condemns harsh public sentiment while lauding Cervera as the most honorable and manly Spaniard among leaders.
Strange Freak in Muncie Buried Alive for Eight Days
A Muncie man astonishes locals and baffl es physicians by tasks he performs without nerves. He drinks poison, endures hot irons, drives nails into flesh and bone, eats glass and cotton, and agrees to be buried alive for $100. Placed in a coffin six feet deep with air pipes and a mirror, he reportedly slept most of the period with rare awakenings, drawing crowds who deem it a once in a lifetime sight.
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Muncie
Effect of Slang on Language and Character
A Denver Tribune editorial warns against slang as a marker of vulgarity and low intellect. It urges boys to use good English, see language as thought, and strive to rid themselves of slang to project high breeding.
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Denver Tribune
How Sweet Girls Kiss In Various Towns
A censored fragment describes eight regional girls and their passionate kisses with vivid, humorous urban slang. The text names Akron Manchester Warsaw and other towns, detailing playful gestures and dramatic expressions in a colorful, high-spirited tone.
This and That from the Exchange Pages
A lighthearted note surveys fashion trends among young ladies, highlighting garters stitched in red white and blue as a patriotic flourish. The item playfully imagines a naval mishap forcing display of colors and pastimes in an era of social humor.
Doxology Proposal Sparks Church Debate Over Lyrics
A new doxology suggested by a friend of a preacher stirs church leaders. It features lines praising God and mentions five hundred Spaniards gone below and others speaking Spanish now in h I, prompting discussion on adoption and fit with congregational use.
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H—I
Laughing as Best Exercise, Health Rule?
Observation suggests hearty laughter benefits health, with some claiming it as the best exercise. The text ponders whether laughter causes health or is a result of a healthy lifestyle and urges its encouragement on suitable occasions.
Criticism of Newspapers Sparks Loud Debate
A Wolcottville Herald quote warns how readers would howl if papers criticized individuals as freely as they critique the press. The piece suggests editors deserve charity and patience, imagining editors resigning to a tree to contemplate results of such ridicule.
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Wolgottville Herald
Stamping War Bonds and Stamps Emphasized in War Effort
The article notes stamping legal documents and bank papers as a minor burden for citizens to support the war with Spain, contrasting it with those who have joined active service and stressing the relative sacrifice of a few dollars for stamps.
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Spain
State Education Board Plans Five Year Textbook Bids
The state board of education will advertise for bids on geographies arithmetics and copy books for all public schools for five years after July 1899 The fourth and fifth readers in use will be revised The current texts adopted when the law was first passed have been in use for ten years
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State Board of Education
Corbett and McCoy To Meet In 20 Round Buffalo Fight
James J. Corbett and Kid Mc Coy sign for a twenty round bout at the Hawthorne Athletic Club in Buffalo New York on September 10 with a purse of 20000 dollars. Corbett has begun training after the contract was signed last Monday pending any injury.
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James J. Corbett
Kid” McCoy
Hawthorne Athletic Club
Buffalo New York
Corbett
Jim
Stains From Fruit Juices Removable by Sulphur Fumes
The article notes that housewives who preserve and cook at home often end up with stained fingers from berry or peach juice. It then advises that sulphur fumes can remove these stains effectively.
Fly deterrent instruction for cattle care
Instructions advise applying a cloth with liquid to cattle including feet and legs to drive away flies. One application may last ten days in dry weather. Apply as often as necessary. Any lard or old grease can be used for the mixture.
Contest for supreme court judgeship heats up in Indiana
The Warsaw campaigner Hiram S. Biggs leads the push for the Supreme Court judgeship nomination while Goshen’s Francis E. Baker gains from a Royce renomination defeat. Elkhart County’s showing and the congressional contest shift momentum toward Biggs for the state convention.
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Hiram S. Biggs
Warsaw
Francis E. Baker
Goshen
Supreme Court
Royce
Elkhart County
Baker
Biggs
Ligonier Bulletin
Riddles and wordplay tease a thirsty reader
A humorous jumbled list jokes about misusing common items and phrases. The narrator notes a printer not rushing to doctors for sorts and a wood pile for sticks, then extends to bakers pi rules furniture and other trades with playful pairs.
Tax shift forecast across consumer goods in Indiana
The Indianapolis Sun warns that new taxes will be shifted to consumers via higher beer prices retail costs cigars stamp charges and druggists fees. It argues brewers retailers railways patent medicine makers and others will pass costs to customers, with the consumer ultimately paying the tax.
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Indianapolis Sun
Trade over desk work urged for youths by writer
A writer argues that more young men fail to learn trades because parents push them toward clerical and professional paths. He says boys should learn manual labor, as farm and shop offer dignity and profit, while honest, industrious workers win lasting rewards.
Remarkable Rescue In Plainfield Woman Recovers With Drug Store Cure
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield fell ill with a cold that settled into consumption claims a physician said she could not recover from. A bottle from the Great Discovery drug system was tried and after six bottles she regained health, now doing housework. Free trial bottle offered at I N Sno berger Drug Store. Large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Michael
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a near fatal illness and recovery after three doctors offered no hope. A friend recommended Electric Bitters, and after three weeks the patient improved dramatically, calling the remedy a life saver and urging others not to fail to try it. Sold for 50 cents per bottle by I. U. Snoberger.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Shoul
I. U. Snoberger
Local Family Endorses Chamberlough Remedy
W B Cooser of El Rio testifies to repeated use of Chamberlough remedy over years with positive results for his family. The note reflects a personal endorsement within a regional publication.
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Jesus
W. B. Cooser
EL Rio
White Wine of Tar Aids Woman With Consumption
An advertisement from Brookline Station Missouri promotes White Wine of Tar as relief for consumption. It claims the wife improved after using four bottles and recommends the product, noting sale by I. U. Snoberger. Rev. J. R Fly and Susanth Fly are listed as endorsers.
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Brookline Station
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy
A Keokuk family reports relief for their baby suffering from colic and cholera infantum after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy. G. M. Law praises the medicine as a true help and grateful for its aid. U. Snoberger advertises the product for sale.
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G. M. Law
Keokuk
I. U. Snoberger
W. M. Bush Shares Charrs Experience at Providence
Persons troubled with charred exposure will be interested in the experience of W. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel D rance Providence, Rhode Island. For several years he has...
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W. M. Bush
Hote Drance Providence
R. I
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