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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
21
A collage of stray lines from a period newspaper notes Texas size comparison to Spain and Missouri, a 25 cent bottle syrup ad, a jokey warning about a kinetoscope worker, a hair dye ad, a swimming cat note, a real estate ad, antique ads for medicines, a moral quip about corrupted freemen, and a dated quotation.
A compiled fragment features the refrain Remember the Maine in a martial war poem by Robert Burns Wilson, urging maritime action against Spain, followed by Easter hymn verses praising Christ's resurrection by Robert C. Marquis. The pieces read as period patriotic and religious verse.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad promises $100 if it fails, notes internal use, and cites testimonials. Also mentions Corea's geography and climate with nine months of bright skies and mild winters.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen feet and bunions and soothes hot tired feet. It helps tight shoes feel easy and cures sweating and callouses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free, 25 cents by mail from Allen 8 Olin Le Roy NY.
A humorous exchange recalls a wedding where both bride and groom were deaf mutes and the minister was also deaf. Mr Darley notes it as a notably quiet ceremony described by society map readers.
New York reports nine Spanish vessels captured since the Cuban blockade began. Prizes include steamers Buena Ventura Miguel Jover Catalina Saturnina and schooners Mathilde Antonio and a fishing schooner. Most taken to Key West. Saturnina seized at Ship Island Mississippi. Spain has not yet seized American ships.
Washington notes that a formal war resolution will be introduced in Congress with a presidential message to follow. The move stems from Spain's reply to the ultimatum and is expected to pass swiftly with minimal opposition.
Havana braces for possible attack as news of US bombardment warning spreads. Officials suppress details while papers publish reassuring notes. civilians fear a siege as troops pour in and Morro Castle fires echo through the city. An explosion train accident injures ten nearby. The New York reportedly fired upon near the harbor but details remain uncertain.
The Asiatic squadron led by Commodore Dewey aboard the Baltimore sails for Manila with orders to seize the Philippines. Several ships head toward Iloilo while Spanish forces are ordered to concentrate. War is not declared, with U S officials stating neutrality and awaiting Manila consul Williams.
Naval reserve units from New Jersey and Massachusetts assembled in Philadelphia to consider discharge from state militia and re enlistment in the regular navy. A communication on the monitors Catskill Lehigh and Montauk said sailors must be discharged and re enlisted by a naval recruiting officer for one year unless sooner discharged. Officers will receive acting navy appointments before entering service. The detail men discussed the issue in groups and remained committed to preserving the naval reserve organization.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a May ball, Red Cross streamer, and supplies for reconcentration. It includes garbled names and phrases, hindering clarity about event, place, or participants.
In Queenstown on April 26 the British admiral commanded the Spanish torpedo boat Andaz to depart the area amid ongoing naval tensions.
President McKinley sends a message to Congress urging a joint resolution declaring a state of war exists between the United States and Spain. He cites severed diplomatic relations, Spanish refusal, and U S proclamations and volunteers as actions to define the United States status as a belligerent and protect its rights.
The senate committee on foreign relations met and will prepare the declaration. The war revenue bill will not be reported to the senate till tomorrow and is not expected to pass until late in the week. The senate committee on military affairs decided to favorably report the army reorganization bill with a few amendments.
A four smokestack war vessel passed Block Island headed for Newport this morning. It is believed to be the United States cruiser Columbia.
The Tucker family of Versailles Indiana describe their daughter Lucy a fifteen year old once healthy now weak wasting to a skeleton with nervous prostration. After doctors failed, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People were given with immediate improvement and eight boxes cured her. A judge’s affidavit from 1807 accompanies the testimonial. The notice closes with a religious demographic breakdown for Hawaii.
A young man in uniform plans to join the regiment and fight soon, while his family reacts with pride and fear. The narrative follows Jim’s wish to go to war, his sister’s sadness, and a quiet farewell as his father quietly mourns.
Poem fragment in a romantic voice urging the beloved to emerge into spring. It depicts spring’s awakening, violet scents, wandering summer, and a pleading vow of love with imagery of flowers, bees, and lush nature. The speaker longs for the beloved to appear and share deep affection.
St. Paul Pioneer Press recounts P Lazarus’s odd tale from a northern lake. While bass fishing, he spotted a tired rabbit swimming. he hauled it aboard, tied it to a seat with twine, and the rabbit sat in the sun and then warmed and became lively again as the afternoon continued.
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