War News Echoes Calls for War With Spain
Washington February 23 reports say Congress and the President will soon consider war measures over the Maine disaster. The naval committee’s findings will drive policy, with McKinley shifting from peace to a strong stand. Indemnity demands on Spain, naval mobilization, and cabinet dynamics shape the looming crisis. Also notes appointments of E H Kent and C L Lindstrom to Grand Forks offices.
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Washington
Naval Investigating Committee
Havana
Congress
Spain
Naval Committee
Department
Maine
McKinley
Havana Harbor
Cuba
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary Long
Board of Naval Experts
Spin
United States
Weyler
Aagusta
Navy Yard
E.H. Kent
Lakota Register
Grand Forks
Benson County
Peculiar Optical Illusion For Radiography Demo
A photographic journal notes a simple optical illusion showing radiography style effects without complex equipment. By holding a pheasant feather near the eye and aligning with radiating light through the finger, the flesh appears transparent with the bone visible. For gaslight displays, a glass piece diffuses the light.
Williston officials discuss land purchase for damping ground
At Williston North Carolina on March 2, 1898 the board met with Freeman and Yanack present and Zahl absent. Yanack was named president pro tem. A three member committee including Zabl Copeland and Wild was tasked to interview John Sasson and determine a price for two acres to serve as a permanent damping ground. Bills approved include Maderaon 2000 for marshal two months, Zab 1250 for trustee, Copeland 400 for printing. Board adjourned.
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Williston
N. C
Freeman
Yanenack
Zahl
Yanack
Zabl
Copesland
Frank Wild
John Sasson
Hint
Watier
A. K. Maderaon
F.R. Zab
H. Copeland
F. Win
Household Furniture for Sale in Williston, North Dakota
The undersigned offers for sale household furniture including a three piece bedroom suite with warped top a six piece martor suite a three ply carpet a Bressels carpet and other articles. Inquire at Graphic office May Naso. Williston North Dakota February 24 1808.
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Martor
Bressels
Bures
Lnquire
Graphic Office
May Naso
Williston
N. D
Olive Oil Before Wine in Navy Talk at Sea
The Lewisville Courier-Journal recalls advice from a naval veteran who warns Kentucky sailors to avoid being overpowered by drink. He cites a Louisiana recipe, olive oil, said to coat the stomach or float on top to slow alcohol absorption, promising Yankee pride and clearer heads after evenings ashore.
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Brinker
Navse
Lewisville Courier-Journal
Chination
Kentucky Boys
West
Nord
Ster
Louisiana
United States
Beatty's Organs and Pianos empire grows worldwide
Hon Daniel F Beatty of Washington New Jersey founder of Beatty's Organs and Pianos expands production remarking on a past poverty to prosperity. He served as mayor 1879 to 1883 and declined a sixth term. The firm plans to sell 200000 more organs and pianos in ten years aiming at a $20,000,000 value. Contact to obtain catalogue.
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Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, New Jersey
Beatty
Daniel Fy
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Wiliston, N. D
City Dray Line
John Heffernan
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City Water Delivery
Herman Roehr
Missouri River
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I. V. Smith
See
John Bruegger & Bro
John Mercer
Buford
Alena Hower
H. A. Nelson
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Ole Thorson
Postofice Sildiess
F. R. Zahl
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Willams County
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Benebt Aid
Towner
Propitemts
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Main St
WM. Ross
Chris. Anderson
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