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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
6
An advertisement offers a free dollar dosage of a stomach cure claiming it targets the nerve nerves that control the stomach and other organs. It argues the remedy acts via the solar plexus nerves rather than toning the stomach, asserting broad systemic benefits and urging readers to request a free bottle.
An advertising pitch touts Dr Shoop Restorative as reaching inside nerves to cure nerve weakness, promising a free order book and a trial offer. It urges readers to write for literature and to obtain the product through a local druggist, claiming broad availability and potential cures in brief.
Dr Shoop's Restorative in Racine announces formal candidacy for United States Senator. Quarles and Judge ML Webb of Waukesha are vying, with others including Gov LaFollette Congressman Hick W D Connor and Ease Stephenson expected to announce within a week as petitions circulate under the new primary law.
An old style ad describes a Clark Jewel item as highly convenient for any season, claiming two common units of goodness and the ability to prepare four meals on short order. It emphasizes morning use and notes availability for sale.
A fatal incident at the Davenport Electric Co. site shocked city officials as investigators arrived to determine causes and assess safety measures. No further details were released.
Berlin reports Emperor William III has awarded the third class crown order to Prof. Starr Willard Cutting of the University of Chicago German literature department. Cutting, affiliated since 1892, served as chairman of the reception committee for German guests in 1900, and has spent six months in Germany studying. This makes him the third Chicago figure to receive imperial favor after President Harper and Dean Judson.
Simpson athletic news reports a successful season with coach salary and expenses paid without board aid, a rare balance of 150 dollars remains, and a new coach will be found. Burt Kennedy, a four year star, is favored for next year’s captain, Roy Worth named football manager, Dusenberry resigns track manager, W H Shelton named to fill vacancy.
Pittsburg, Fa December 2 Richmond & Co incorporated local brokers closed their doors due to financial difficulties. The firm had large profits at Buffalo and numerous correspondents in many small towns. It likely did the largest trade between New York and China. Buffalo W. F. Dee Beth offices of the Buffalo branch were also closed this afternoon. The operator blamed heavy fire expenses and the bull market for the failure.
Streator December 2 reports William Boys of Streator has been appointed first assistant attorney general of the union. The announcement names Boys in the high post and notes his prior experience in local legal offices.
Chicago reports Kansas City horses trained by McLaughlin Bros. claimed multiple victories at the International Live Stock exposition. Torrent, champion last year, again won the championship, with Beanklenear Beausire and Carnot also securing top placements in various 2 year old categories.
Creston Iowa December 3 We McLean and C D Breed sue J R Webb charging appropriation of funds from McLennan and Breed. Webb claimed to have bought cattle for them and paid via Arispe Farmers Savings loans but allegedly diverted the money and left a check to the owners uncashed after the bank refused to cash it.
In Waterloo Indiana Judge FP C Platt awards custody of Theron and Byron Councillor to their mother Mrs T W Councillor after a district court trial. The case arose from the father’s attempt to remove the children to Michigan, and he was captured with the boys near Washboro by Sheriff J D Caldwell. The ruling ends a contentious family dispute over guardianship and possession of the children.
Mercury ointments risk destroying taste and weakening the system through mucous surfaces. Use only reputable physicians options. Hall's Catarrh Care made in Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Care from druggists. price one dollar.
In Chicago Judge McEwen's court eight of twelve juror candidates are accepted for the Chandler embezzlement trial. The case involves $6000 allegedly misappropriated from several women including Mrs Mary Brownell and Mrs Mary Rice. Chandler defends by claiming a right to withhold funds, with further juror names listed.
Testimony from T J McFirl and Benterville Virginia claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured chronic bronchitis after three years of struggle. The letter praises the remedy for lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Free trial bottles offered by Frank Nadler with regular sizes priced at 30 cents and one dollar.
A Missouri manufacturer named Zatally Shieots Bis Wile allegedly killed his spouse then died by self harm. Police report a domestic dispute ending in a shooting and subsequent suicide at their home today. Authorities noted the couple had lived together unhappily.
Des Moines reports reflect confusion over a Supreme Court decision limiting parole violations from voiding accrued good time. The case centers on Willian Jackson a negro convict in Polk County and the governor’s parole in Ft Madison. Herbert Wright argues the court’s ruling alters the governor's power to revoke good time and reimprison after parole.
Waverly announces municipal ownership of an electric light plant after months of debate. The Healy Electric Light Company offered to sell for 20000, deemed high. final transfer sets city possession at 13500 following extended negotiations.
Yale freshmen must pay 20 cents each to cover costs of cleaning East Rock after a celebration. Signs and fences were damaged and class initials painted on the cliff face. The sexual perpetrators of the vandalism have not been discovered.
Do you want money loaned on personal property including furniture pianos horses and carriages without removal. Davenport Mortgage Loan Co invites calls before borrowing to your advantage. Room 4 1 McCullough Block Davenport Iowa. Phone 1392 J old Vine. Also Browns of See East Third Street offers loans on planes furniture diamonds without removal with easy monthly payments and a long established business. Old phone 1511 M.
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