Escape of Russian conscript reaches American shores
A Siberian conscript Morris Boroffski fled imperial service after weeks of pursuit and survival ordeals. He crossed into Europe and then the United States arriving in Muscatine where Hebrew aid workers arrange shelter before his onward journey. He hopes to reunite with his wife if alive and speaks on wartime misery and popular discontent toward the Tsar.
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Siberia
Morris Boroffski
Siberian
Far East
Russia
America
Muscatine
Joseph Bleeden
Boroffski
Kifnaz
East Siberian Rifles
Ruan
Europe
New York
Hebrew Protective Association
Ottumwa
St. Louis
Japan
St. Petersburg
Webster City Tribune
Death by falling tree in Wisconsin pineries claims Jay Fenton
Jay Fenton a 21 year old local was killed when a tree fell on him in Wisconsin pineries. His body arrived in town this morning and funeral plans will be from Arnold Fenton’s home in the north part of town. His father Mr Elisha Fenton arrived last evening and his mother is with the grandfather during his absence.
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Riley Ball
M. F. Ball
Ames
Frank Price
Young Price
Ball
Price
Bat
Boone
Jay Fenton
Wisconsin
Arnold Fenton
Elisha Fenton
Palo Alto County
Nevada Journal
Chicago theater fire deaths and pneumonia toll prompt remedy claim
Starting But True notes a Chicago theater fire killing nearly six hundred and a pneumonia death toll over three thousand in the same year. The piece argues most pneumonia deaths were preventable with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cites a Logan New York testimonial about a daughter saved from pneumonia. Sold by Loughran & Bauer.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
Laura
W. D. Wilcox
Logan
New York
Loughran & Bauer
Seed Corn Special Train Seen With Professor Holden Plan
The Seed Corn Special Train led by Professor Holden and a corps of assistants will visit points on the Chicago and North Western Railway. Local agents should arrange with the superintendent to include our town. The campaign aims to boost corn yields, requiring strong local interest from business leaders and farmers to secure the train’s stop.
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Holden
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Chicago & North-Western Line
North- Western Line
Campaign for better seed corn reaches Iowa via rail tour
Professor Holden of Iowa State College Ames plans a February campaign for better seed corn. The Chicago and North Western Railway provides a special train for talks at stations along the line. The Grain Dealers Association backs the effort and urges citizens to contact Holden and railroad officials to guarantee audiences before dates fill. Immediate action is requested.
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Holden
Lowa
Armstrong Resignation Accepted by Roosevelt Letter
Washington dispatch confirms Bob Armstrong has resigned as assistant secretary of the treasury effective March 5 1905. Roosevelt accepts the resignation in a letter dated January 16 praising Armstrong's zeal and ability. Armstrong’s successor is not yet named.
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Washington, D. OC
Bob Armstrong
the Treasury
Bob
Ames
Roosevelt
Robert B. Armstrong
Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong
Theodore Roosevelt
Penalties for Short Measure Paint in Your State
A correspondent asks about penalties for making or selling short‑measure paint, including three‑fourths short measure. Questions cover whether seven pints equal a gallon and penalties for whitewash sold as paint. The letter mentions Devoe lead and zinc full measure, and notes P S Loughran & Bauer as paint sellers.
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Devoe
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Dade
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Prof. Holden
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White Sale of
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Mutual
Jowa
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