05 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
The report extols Japanese and allied admiration for the defense at Port Arthur and the near mythic bravery of troops amid a brutal siege. It notes constant attacks, heavy losses, and the exploitation of coastal fortifications, with praise for the gallant defenders and the perceived futility of the enemy assaults.
The article notes Mayor Ferguson’s tough stance on crime and gambling in Algona. He has ordered the marshal to monitor known culprits, threaten consequences, and dispatch offenders to Cherokee if needed. Citizens are visiting for guidance and reform, as the mayor leads a strenuous cleanup effort.
County Board met December 20 1904 with all members present. They adjourned Drain No 3 to January 3 1905 and authorized refunds taxes and certificates. On December 21 they inspected a south Portland bridge which was accepted for 1375 and approved related warrants and mileage.
A Ledyard Leader quote cites Bro Wolfe offering teaching work for 100 dollars a month in German township schools and joking about bribing a superintendent for a certificate. The editor muses on editors’ makeshift credentials and possible paths to teaching, including earning documents from multiple states and surviving on teaching roles.
Billy Blakebrough is laid up after a cowardly assault Wednesday night near the machine house. A thug struck him over the cheek bone with a weapon, creating a deep gash and leaving him unconscious in the snow until Mrs. J discovered him. Tracks in the snow show the approach, but the assailant remains unknown.
A fragment from the Cedic Rapids Republican editorial argues nominations hinge on crystallizing public sentiment rather than political machination. It urges nominees to deserve support by standing as the logical choice for preferred positions.
The speaker, leaning toward final reflections, speaks of decades of literary work across genres from prose to drama and song. He acknowledges unsaid thoughts and the ongoing search for meaning beyond the grave, signaling a shift toward the next phase of existence.
The Chicago Record-Herald Sunday issue offers worldwide news and a broad illustration filled edition. Regular writers include Curtis Wellman and Carpenter with sections on women fashions art music drama and a richly illustrated sporting station featuring baseball boxing and charm in sports coverage.
The comic section and other entertaining departments round out this mammoth Sunday magazine to the entire satisfaction of its readers.
A judge questions witnesses about liquor abstinence and age. A man named Wood claims ninety-one years old, while another 83 year old testifies to not tasting liquor. The judge notes the disagreement between witness claims and his argument for abstinence.
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