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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
An editorial extols the Grand Army of the Republic and its aim to organize posts nationwide, unite departments, and sustain comradeship. It praises the envisioned national encampment guiding veteran support and a lasting, nonpartisan bond across states. The piece recalls a founder’s prophetic dream of a united, radiant republic.
After the Civil War the Grand Army of the Republic grew to thousands and aided over 800,000 ex-Union soldiers. The order provides sympathy, employment help, and funeral honors, with annual May 30 remembrances. Dr. Stephenson, founder of the G A R, died in 1871 and was moved for an unmarked grave, then reinterred in Nose Ifill cemetery with honors in 1882.
A solemn tribute links the fallen to national memory praising their supreme sacrifice. It asserts the living soldiers share the obligation to honor them and uphold patriotism, while noting future generations will recall the deeds that shaped the nation.
An account by Walter Irwin in the New York Globe describes a battle scene featuring noiseless artillery and telegrams. The narrative chronicles a general's orders and the confusion as troops react to a supposed noiseless earthquake shot and a retreat under pressure.
A Montreal Herald note discusses estimates on hair counts by color. Red haired individuals reportedly average about thirty thousand hairs, black haired about one thousand, and fair haired around one hundred fifty thousand. The piece links hair loss rates to aging and notes regrowth from the root can occur.
News item reports two young boys aged 12 and 14 described as budding financiers in northern Europe. The text claims extraordinary profits from a penny and notes schemes involving pawnbrokers, a watch via installment, and accused daily earnings, suggesting an extraordinary 3,000,000 percent annual rate.
A Manchester Guardian naturalist correspondent recalls a ferret polecat pact with two wild rats. A young polecat reared to cross with ferrets apparently adopts and nurses the rats, with all three living together and returning home to sleep side by side.
A 10 year old named Cyrus Knight in Great Barrington Virginia imitated a fire alarm last week using a phonograph horn, tricking residents and stores into evacuating while no fire occurred. The prank spread confusion as people searched for the source of the alarm.
A devastating fire at Messrs W C Pantin's premises in Upper Thames Street burned the ceiling and wall woodwork to ashes. Firemen found a wall clock hanging and ticking despite the flames. the clock case was burned away but the mechanism kept running as smoke darkened the works.
Members of a place of worship at Oveyton near Wrexham decided on an egg service to fund structural improvements. Congregation members donated and sold over 1 000 eggs placed in and around the pulpit, raising a substantial sum.
William Reeess of West Scranton spotted a flashing object at the creek bottom while fishing along Broadhead creek yesterday. An expert valued the diamond ring at $150 today. Reeess believes it was lost by another fisherman.
The article contrasts modern farm life with fifty years past, praising contemporary comforts in homes. It notes acetylene lighting, new plumbing, and better architecture, highlighting the farmer as a leading purchaser of such innovations and the nation’s evolving progress on the farm.
A Chinese engine driver named Loy Yee, once pantry man on the steamship Coptic, now operates a large American locomotive on the Canton Hankay line. The Coptic purser described him as a fine engine and very fast.
Prof Henry Miers states no knowledge exists of the tenth depth to mine in South African diamond fields. He notes richer diamonds come with increased mining depth. Current operations reach 2,500 feet and could extend to 4,000 or 10,000 feet if engineering challenges are solved.
A Missouri town judge delivers a terse charge to the jury in a case, urging them to consider the evidence from both sides and announcing that if unsure of the plaintiffs or defendants counsel, they should return a verdict for the defendant and take charge of the jury himself.
A Buffalo reader reports losing weight and gaining mental clarity after switching to Grape-Nuts, claiming the cereal’s grain-based nutrients and phosphates rebuilt nerve centers and stabilized digestion. The ad cites Postum and Battle Creek origin, urging readers to quit ineffective foods and adopt the fortified grain product.
Reports from St Petersburg, Singapore, and Tokyo discuss a possible near term naval engagement led by Admiral Rojestvensky and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff. Speculation centers on a potential action near Formosa, the Pesendars, or Vladivostok with health issues shading official positions.
Two colored strike breakers Jessa Ballinger and Tames Jones were arrested in Chicago for a fatal shooting that killed eight year old Enoch Carlson. They worked for Peabody Seal Company which had attempted to deliver coal with non union negro teamsters to a public school, provoking jeers from students and bystanders.
Dispatch from Tangier reports a British vessel cruising the Morris Crag was attacked recently by Dirnjee. crew fired upon and the ship raked with bullets. British minister at Tangier seeks redress.
Cabinet changes loom as Secretary Morton plans to depart the Gabliet Washington post on July 1, contingent on the president's resignation and future plans. The Bre tary has not finalized a course of action.
A report from London states Yvan Kalotett once held titles including ST Blet Grand Duke Seymins and Pehrisaey 17. He was executed after a trial, with authorities citing charges connected to the Sarglus affair and his role in Moscow.
Wreckers near Emuorla Kansas on a May day report injuries to six passengers as a tow and investigation are noted. Officials and witnesses described a collision and rough road conditions while crews worked at the scene.
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