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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
24
A dated advertisement style piece argues to rely on experience over experiments in choosing medicine, touting Hood's Sarsaparilla with numerous testimonials. It weaves in poetic lines about daffodils and includes various product pitches and a note on naval blockade context.
This antiquated recipe directs to reuse the water from yesterday’s boiled chicken, add giblets and bones, pour in a quart of water with two tablespoons of rice and a medium onion halved, simmer until reduced to a pint and a half, skim out bones and vegetables, dice any remaining chicken and add, boil briefly, and serve for four.
Madrid interview reveals Queen Regent Christina’s calm resolve and sense of duty as Spain braces for conflict. She stresses European support, vows no surrender of rights over Cuba, and hopes for God’s guidance while pondering possible intervention by powers.
Vallejo California May 5 reports at the navy yards that the cruiser Charleston will go into commission in the Philippines theater, marking a deployment move amid ongoing naval duties and colonial responsibilities.
Indications point to a major shift in the North Atlantic squadron with New York Indiana Iowa Cincinnati Detroit and Rayflower rejoining to coal near Key West Tampa. The fleet, including the Puritan Amphitrite and Red Cross State of Texas, readies to cover a possible landing of troops marines and supplies at Matanzas while Iowa departs from blockade duties with extra deckload coal.
Washington reports three French ships in Cuban waters near Havana the Dubordieu flagship of Admiral Escande the gunboat Fulton and cruiser Rigault de Genouilly. France plans refuge for French subjects if bombardment begins while vowing neutrality in Cuban waters and elsewhere.
London and provincial papers honor Commodore Dewey and the American fleet at Manila. The Leeds Mercury lauds skillful planning and bold night entry into the bay. The Cradford Observer calls it a singularly daring exploit that will rank high in naval annals worldwide.
Senators from North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Nebraska met at the war department to decide the number of men each state will provide for Col Grigsby’s Grigsby Cowboys regiment. South Dakota to furnish five troops North Dakota two Montana four Nebraska one totaling twelve. The lieutenant colonelcy will be filled after further conference likely by Montana’s governor. South Dakota troops to rendezvous at Sioux Falls for muster by regular army officers.
Arrived notice fragment from Marblehead dated May 3 references Key West. Readable text shows truncated phrases and unclear details about the event or action. No further context available in the surviving portion.
London dispatch cites Madrid advices that the bombardment of Manila began and fire spread in native quarters while the European town saw limited shelling. Spanish authorities note strong defenses at Citadel and that large guns replied vigorously, inflicting damage before cable cut.
Madrid May 3. Important Spanish papers say a cabinet crisis can be postponed only a few hours. A vote of censure on the marine minister will be proposed in the cortes today.
Experts who tested the contents of a package found in a Third Infantry company box pronounced it undoubted dynamite. A rigid examination of equipment and men at the exposition building yielded nothing suspicious and no crew or person was identified as placing the infernal device.
Madrid May 4 Sagusta will inform the cortez on behalf of the queen that Spain intends to press the war to its bitter end. Martial law is proclaimed prohibiting news about the war and navy. No surrender appears likely as authorities plan a united naval effort against the United States.
Yankton D. May 8 At 9 o clock this morning company C left Northwestern depot on a special train for Sioux Falls. A vast crowd gathered to bid farewell to the boys in blue. The procession was led by the city council G A R post Lady Washington Guards auxiliary to company C and local schoolchildren with a band. A farewell reception at the opera house last night by the Ladies Relief corps drew a huge crowd and a silk flag was presented to the company. Company C expected to arrive with more men than any other unit.
A prominent American diplomat in Europe predicts intervention will occur almost certainly. He notes the United States would welcome such action as events unfold in the region.
London May 3 inquiry at the Eastern Telegraph Company office shows no messages have come through since six o clock Monday evening when the last Manila time signal was sent. No further cables have been received, delaying London Manila communications. The outage affects transpacific and imperial telegraphic links with no immediate restoration reported.
Washington May senate finance panel heard Gage urge authority to issue bonds in the war revenue bill. He warned two month expenditures could rise by 50 million dollars and treasury funds, excluding the gold reserve and 60 million, would be exhausted. He projected reduced revenues due to the war and urged bond issuance authorization.
Washington May 4 The president will await advices from Dewey before deciding whether to send troops to Manila. Representative Grout has introduced a resolution thanking Dewey and promoting him to admiral. Key West May 3 The Marblehead has not yet arrived with the big prize Spanish steamer Argonauta. The Cas tine brought in a small prize the schooner Paco.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds lower courts denying Bridgemonn any title to a house built on a neighbor’s land. The structure becomes part of the land, and the owner gains both the land and the house. The court rejects equitable relief for accident or mistake and urges builders to secure valid title before construction.
A historical note on nurse pay and workload notes how medical men object to the conditions. It then advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for chills fever constipation rheumatism dyspepsia or nervousness and urges regular use.
Baltimore American notes that orange juice provides a bright dressing for black shoes, while the inner banana skin polishes tan footwear. Patent leather should not use blacking, and requires gentle cleaning with a damp sponge and soft cloth, plus occasional vaseline, with care in cold weather to prevent tracking.
A Detroit woman, Mrs Alexander B Clark, recounts years of ovarian trouble with headaches and pains. After failed operations and treatments she credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health, vitality, and weight gain. The ad-style testimony promotes the pills as improving blood and nerves.
A humorous lament on kitchen staples and culinary shifts. The speaker notes abundant salads and dressings yet scarce oysters and simple fare, lamenting the loss of traditional foods as modern abundance fails to satisfy. A personal sigh over lingering dyspepsia shadows domestic thrift and change.
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