Commodore Dewey and Navy Traditions in Manila Battle
The article lauds Commodore Dewey for meeting the navy's long standing rule to conquer or sink. It recalls isolation in distant Manila waters, scarce support, and bold risk taking. It traces American naval resolve from Hull to Farragut and notes postwar reductions yet enduring confidence in the Navy.
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Dewey
Manila
Oregon
Cape Horn
Atlantic
Hong Kong
Hawaii
San Francisco
Pacific
Commodore Dewey
United States Navy
Philippines
General Hull
Isaac Hull
The
Constitution
Hull
Decatur
Bainbridge
Lawrence
Farragut
Porter
Captain Hull
War worn veteran’s daring call to Cuba relief
The article profiles Mr. Harleman a war veteran born in the south who supported the Union. He fought in the Civil War serving in Mississippi and Pennsylvania Ohio units, was wounded multiple times, and later held ordnance posts at Fortress Monroe and led the Mexico Central railroad division. He seeks government acceptance to join the Cuban relief effort and declares Flo has gone to the front.
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Harleman
South
Oxford (Miss.) University
Mississippi State Senate
Warren
Vicksburg
Mississippi Senate
Senate
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Fortress Monroe
Mexico
Mexico Central
Flo
Narrow escape after suspected swindle with Charley Funk in Chicago
J W Myers met Charley Funk of Warsaw in Chicago on April 18. They were lured to a residence by an old man selling a supposed drawing game. Funk and Myers signed in and drew prizes totaling 1000 dollars, with a plan to draw more. Myers refused further draws, suspecting a swindle as Funk pressed for more money and efforts.
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J. W. Myers
Chicago
Board of Trade
Open Board of Trade
Charley Funk
Warsaw
Funk
Myers
Illinois
Lee
Washington
Charley
Tang
Ching
Married Flirtation Affects Home and Faith
A Warsaw News excerpt condemns the married flirt as a danger to the home. It argues the vow must guide behavior, warning that seeking outside admiration leads to ruin, while praise from a faithful heart remains superior to public approval.
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Warsaw
Fragmented society column prompts and dubious advice
A garbled social column fragment offers advice on hosting, visiting, and hospitality with scattered phrases about wife beating, guests, gatherings, and bringing cake or pies to show friendship. The text reads as a jumble of tips and incomplete sentences with no clear event or source context.
Fallback fragment hints at a threat or insult
A garbled line hints at a threat or insult toward a male figure, unclear context, suggesting coercive or mocking language without a clear event or origin.
Write to the Boys and Send Encouragement
The Milford Mail urges readers to support two hundred soldiers sent to the sunny south by writing letters and sharing news from home. It warns that after initial excitement, mental worry and despondency may rise, and daily contact through mail can bolster morale and sustain their resolve.
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Cuba
United States
North
Milford Mail
The Local Paper as a Community Messenger
The local paper serves from birth to death, recording births and major life events, and writing obituaries with care. It supports public enterprises and community events such as horse shows, Fourth of July celebrations, county fairs, and commencements, urging strong local backing.
Editor’s blunt tip on breaking an ox by chain and crane
An editor in a country paper responds with a coarse method to break an ox using a long chain pole hoisted by ropes to its horns, then lowered and crushed by a five ton pile driver if needed.
War's Effect On United States Business Not Depressing
The war with Spain will not injure US business. Confidence in a quick victory supports stable investment and no panic. War effects on American commerce are seen as positive, with increased demand lifting prices and no long debt burden foreseen.
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United States
Spain
Instrumental pieces for piano or organ offered by Popular ic Go
Fragmentary advertisement states instrumental pieces arranged for piano or organ and priced at five cents each. It instructs readers to send payment to Popular ic Go in Indianapolis Indiana for delivery.
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New
Popilars Sfoeal
Gorgan
Ic Go
Indianapolis
Ind
Spain and Maine memory stir as tensions rise at Manila
The dispatches note Spain's reaction to the Maine incident and Spain's fear that Admiral Dewey may refuse to engage or withdraw. The language shows anxious officials in Manila about future action and possible stern replies from the United States.
Nation’s wars and church loyalties cited in quirky quotes
A North Carolina man explains his switch to the Methodist church by a joking take on who would fight in a war. A Polish era law punished slander by public crawling with a beadle, a sign of public disgrace at festivals.
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North Carolina
Methodist Church
Poland
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims and Price
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers tetter chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise of cure for piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded in a 25 cent package sold by I U Snoberger.
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I.U. Snoberger
Refund promise for Baxter's Mand Bitters bottle
Notice states the undersigned will refund money for a 25 cent bottle of Baxter's Mand Bitters if it fails to cure biliousness sick headaches or any diseases for which it is recommended. It pledges refunds on request for unsatisfied purchasers.
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Hhereby
Baxter
Algo
Cough Remedy Credited With Healing Case
A Burgettstown resident reports a child with a deadly cough was helped by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after neighbors urged its use. The family noted improvement after a few doses and full recovery following the bottle. The product is sold by Snoberger.
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Chamberlain
J. TL. Moore
Burgettstown
I: Snoberger
Discovered by Woman Claims Cure for Disease
A woman in the country, after seven years in grip of a fastening disease, with failing vital organs and repeated coughing, finds relief with King’s New Discovery for consumption. She slept after first dose and improved after using two bottles. Mrs Luther Lutz reports the miraculous recovery and guaranteed bottles to customers.
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Fastene
Luther Lutz
Barada
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James
Ain
Admiral Montijo
Admiral Dewey
Bucklen
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