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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
6
Fragmented verse describes a fearless knight riding from a camp to face danger and seek breakfast aboard a ship. The scene includes a world worn by time, a sword ready, and battles against sleep and doom as the knight departs toward perilous ventures. Edwin T. Bubb is referenced as the poem’s companion.
In Brush Creek the Bean Hounsley feud stains the circus season as Squire Jack Hounsley clings to tradition while Budlean Jones pursues Bee Bean. Tension rises when a lynch-pin accident triggers a sudden chase and threats as townsfolk pick sides before the August showdown.
A rambling piece chronicles a fast paced mishmash of townsfolk and show folk. Aunt Marla Aunt Maria Beans family antics twist around a ride and a broken romance. The tale ends with a long running show cup toast and reconciliations.
The New York Tribune reports Justice Harlan of the U S Supreme Court remains keen on golf near Washington despite aging. He claims health is good and intends to keep playing, comparing golf to a test of endurance. Justice Murian also enjoys the game rain or shine, engaging with high officials.
A Long Island City school teacher, who recently acquired about 100000, plans to continue teaching and aim for greater efficiency. She intends to spend part of the money to improve the school, including buying a tile hone to help her work and provide more time for her students.
In Chicago four friends of Willy Mason tour an art gallery and admire portraits. A passerby notes the painted works, joking that ancestors were the source, only to admit they were bought at auction. The exchange highlights humorous expectations around provenance and value.
Fragmentary notes recount letters sent to Wille Blank at the sea shore last summer. Father’s messages mention ten cent stamps and quarters to attach to each letter. The text hints at a postmark, a mother’s possible message, and a child’s growing curiosity about correspondence.
Brent Col Allen reports that sixty Filipino seafarers hired for rough Alaskan seas last year performed admirably aboard Burnside. The crew, engaged for three months, faced extreme cold and danger yet remained healthy and diligent with no punishments issued.
A Kansas City Independent item recalls a bemused housewife in a grocer shop arguing a yellow soap can wash itself she claims saves time with spotless linen. The grocer corrects her noting her son bought soap and cheese leading to a humorous misunderstanding about Welsh rarebit.
The article reflects on the plume trade and bird deaths caused by hat decorations. Mr. Scott asserts men drive fashion here, noting women use decorations to please men rather than themselves, and questions whether beauty habits suit women or birds alike.
Fragmentary lyric note urging a cheerful mood and resilience with lines about sunshine blue skies and hopeful singing. Mentions Baltimore and a colonial style tone, but readability is heavily garbled and phrases repeat.
Prof. Charles Kot completed his fiftieth year as crewnist of St. Mary's Catholic church in Ottumwa Iowa on May 10. He began with a small melagaon and is said to have never missed a mass Vespers or benediction he promised to play. He is now 69 years old.
The London Telegraph notes a prolonged pursuit in Somaliland against a dangerous foe described as the mad moukth. It states the chase has outlasted the Dewet pursuit and has not yet succeeded, while praising troops for effort in a region resistant to gains.
Realgng from Brown Faculty Archnard Delausy resigns as steward of Brown University effective August. Mr Delaney who has served the college as steward since 1886 is well known in the country.
New rumors claim Port Arthur may fall with reports of Japanese forces capturing forts and casualties in the engagement. Uncertainty remains as Vladivostok squadron escapes, and General Micitpatkin takes personal command signaling shifts in offensive strategy and anticipated changes in war outcomes.
Reports state the Vladivostok squadron vanished off Cane Hanshi while steering north and has not been heard from since. It is unclear if any of Admiral Kamitsura’s forces were dispatched to intercept or guard the route, with foggy weather hindering search efforts.
The Daily Chronicle dispatch reports Kuropatkin assuming command of the army toward Port Arthur as of June 17. Other notes mention General Kitagawa’s forces near Ershiafra and Nodzu moving to intercept retreating troops, with Russian transport losses and survivor counts from the Hitachi and Sado incidents.
A Des Moines dispatch reports troop movements with the Seventh Cavalry to Fort Des Moines and a visit by General Anna R. Chaflre to inspect Des Moines. Polk County tax ferrets uncover large gaps in tax payments totaling about $183,870 over three years with 26 delinquents. Population data show births up, boys outpacing girls. Veteran R. G. English, aged and seasoned, may be the oldest surviving soldier from multiple Indian wars. Plans for a Des Moines parade and city closure crafted around a Soldiers’ Day event near the veterans reunion. An onlookers’ joke and a doctor reminiscence conclude the page.
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